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

Plan a hiking tour around the Cliffs of Moher in Ireland, hop on a ski lift in the Alps for mountain views, or go stargazing in New Zealand (and make sure to have that wide-angle lens properly exposed). — Olivia Morelli, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2026

Grabbing a wire-free smart video doorbell with 2K resolution, head-to-toe wide-angle coverage, and two-way talk under $40 is an unreal deal. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 28 Sep. 2026

Stop at Height of Land for a wide-angle view of Mooselookmeguntic Lake surrounded by mountains, then watch for moose along quieter roads around dawn and dusk. — Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026

What makes Roman unique is its wide-angle vision and powerful infrared instruments that give it an extraordinary field of view. — Jennifer Borresen, USA Today, 28 Aug. 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