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

Like its siblings, the RX10 V has one body, one lens, and a focal range stretching from wide-angle landscapes to distant bird shots. — New Atlas, 20 July 2026

When activated, the cameras collect high-definition, wide-angle video that shows what's in front of the officer, often at a 120-degree field of vision. — Stephen J. Beard, USA Today, 15 July 2026

If applicable, take photos with low apertures, wide-angle lenses and tripods. — Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026

This gives you a 37% discount on a premium multitasking screen that packs a fluid 100Hz refresh rate, vibrant HDR color support, and a premium IPS wide-angle display panel. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 8 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