panorama

noun

pan·​o·​rama ˌpa-nə-ˈra-mə  -ˈrä- 

1

a

: cyclorama sense 1

b

: a picture exhibited a part at a time by being unrolled before the spectator

2

a

: an unobstructed or complete view of an area in every direction

provides a panorama of the entire bay

b

: a comprehensive presentation of a subject

a panorama of American history

c

: range

faced a panorama of problems

3

: a mental picture of a series of images or events

Synonyms

• command
• lookout
• outlook
• perspective
• prospect
• view
• vista

Examples of panorama in a Sentence

we admired the breathtaking panorama from the top of the mountain

Recent Examples on the Web

Expect humbling views, stunning panoramas, and gorgeous desert landscapes. —Lea Lane, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024

The only way to see this particular panorama is by hiking or ski touring. —Melissa McGibbon, Travel + Leisure, 5 Mar. 2024

Atop the park's Memorial Overlook is a sprawling panorama of Cincinnati and Covington. —Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 9 Feb. 2024

Hulu 25 of 80 Six Feet Under, Season 1 Alan Ball's landmark ensemble drama was unlike anything else on the air when HBO premiered it in 2001 — a sweeping panorama of sexuality, mortality, and family that balanced sharp realism with gorgeous dream sequences. —Ew Staff, EW.com, 8 Jan. 2024

There was nothing to do but take in the panorama of nature’s divine, our sweat drying in the wind. —Sophie Yun Mancini, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Mar. 2024

The view offered a panorama of reasons the operation was not thriving: the motor for a pump that cost $22,000 and another $32,000 to fuel. —Rick Rojas Emily Kask, New York Times, 15 Mar. 2024

Rivers and streams curve through the predominantly horizontal panoramas, although Fink switches to vertical formats for waterfalls, geysers and canyons. —Mark Jenkins, Washington Post, 29 Dec. 2023

Users can also view all life-size versions of their photos and videos, including panoramas that can expand and wrap around the user for an immersive experience. —Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 23 Feb. 2024

Word History

Etymology

pan- + Greek hórāma "something seen, sight, spectacle," from horā-, stem of horân "to look, see" + -ma, resultative noun suffix — more at ware entry 2

First Known Use

1791, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

panorama

noun

pan·​ora·​ma

ˌpan-ə-ˈram-ə,

-ˈräm-

1

: a picture shown a part at a time by being unrolled before the spectator

2

: a full and clear view in every direction

3

: a complete presentation of a subject

panoramic

-ˈram-ik

adjective