Definition of panorama
1a : cyclorama 1b : a picture exhibited a part at a time by being unrolled before the spectator
2a : an unobstructed or complete view of an area in every direction provides a panorama of the entire bayb : a comprehensive presentation of a subject a panorama of American historyc : range faced a panorama of problems
3 : a mental picture of a series of images or events
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Examples of panorama in a Sentence
we admired the breathtaking panorama from the top of the mountain
Recent Examples of panorama from the Web
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Their microscopic imagers zero in on tiny details, while a pair of cameras capture widescreen, Imax-quality panoramas.
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Origin and Etymology of panorama
pan- + Greek horama sight, from horan to see — more at wary
PANORAMA Defined for English Language Learners
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: a full and wide view of something
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: a way of showing or telling something that includes a lot of information and covers many topics : a thorough presentation of a subject
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: a group that includes many different people or things : a wide selection
PANORAMA Defined for Kids
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: a clear complete view in every direction
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