wide-angle

adjective

wide-an·​gle ˈwīd-ˈaŋ-gəl 

1

: having or covering an angle of view wider than the ordinary

—used especially of lenses of shorter than normal focal length

2

: having, involving the use of, or relating to a wide-angle lens

a wide-angle shot

Examples of wide-angle in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Spectators must stand about a quarter of a mile (400 meters) from the course's straightaway, which is 10 miles (16 kilometers) long, and often watch through wide-angle binoculars. — ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026

Shanahan has been watching more and more of practice each day, often standing next to general manager John Lynch some 20 yards behind the defense to get a wide-angle look at 11-on-11 drills. — Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 10 Aug. 2026

If applicable, photos can be taken with low apertures, wide-angle lenses and tripods. — Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

Its control scheme, crisp wide-angle lens, and stabilized sensor are all positives for those who want a small camera that doesn't make phone calls. — Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 31 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1865, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for wide-angle

• entangle
• quadrangle
• triangle
• untangle
• angle
• bangle
• dangle
• jangle
• mangle
• strangle
• tangle
• wrangle