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
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The wide-angle lens used to photograph the foursome makes the Carters appear tiny in comparison to the Bidens.
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Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 19 Dec. 2025
The Carter Center shared a photo of the foursome; however, due to a wide-angle lens, a small room and the photo being taken from above, the Carters appeared tiny in comparison to the Bidens.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 19 Dec. 2025
The stream is set to run until dawn and will feature views from the organization's super-wide-angle all-sky camera located in Manciano, Italy, which, according to Virtual Telescope Project founder Gianluca Masi, is one of the darkest sky regions in the country.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 13 Dec. 2025
Energizer WeatheReady Camping Lantern Small but surprisingly bright, this lantern provides wide-angle lighting for tents, cooking areas, or emergencies.
—Francesca Krempa, Travel + Leisure, 11 Dec. 2025
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Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 19 Dec. 2025
The Carter Center shared a photo of the foursome; however, due to a wide-angle lens, a small room and the photo being taken from above, the Carters appeared tiny in comparison to the Bidens.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 19 Dec. 2025
The stream is set to run until dawn and will feature views from the organization's super-wide-angle all-sky camera located in Manciano, Italy, which, according to Virtual Telescope Project founder Gianluca Masi, is one of the darkest sky regions in the country.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 13 Dec. 2025
Energizer WeatheReady Camping Lantern Small but surprisingly bright, this lantern provides wide-angle lighting for tents, cooking areas, or emergencies.
—Francesca Krempa, Travel + Leisure, 11 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for wide-angle
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“Wide-angle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wide-angle. Accessed 25 Dec. 2025.
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