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

When choosing a lens setup, look for wide-angle options to capture sweeping landscapes — the kind of vast, dramatic scenery that often defines the most memorable on-screen moments. —Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Mar. 2026

Look for wide-angle options to capture sweeping landscapes and a portrait lens for those moody, film-still moments. —Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 16 Mar. 2026

For photographers who want one kit that works day and night, a mirrorless camera, a fast wide-angle lens and a tripod form an excellent hybrid setup that’s inexpensive and portable. —Jamie Carter, Space.com, 10 Mar. 2026

The iPhone 16 has a 12MP ultra-wide camera, so this is a significant boost for the wide-angle shooter. —Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 9 Mar. 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