panorama

noun

pan·​o·​rama ˌpa-nə-ˈra-mə How to pronounce panorama (audio) -ˈrä- How to pronounce panorama (audio)
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

Examples of panorama in a Sentence

we admired the breathtaking panorama from the top of the mountain
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The cast, a pleasing panorama of nth-degree diversity, perform these standards dutifully. Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 15 May 2025 The views are superb, there are no obstructions and there is an impressive panorama of the city’s skyline from the back of the South Stand, the paper added. Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2025 America’s recruiting advertisements are panoramas of young men and women of every conceivable ethnicity performing vital military functions with pride and professionalism. Penny Abeywardena, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025 My floor-to-ceiling windows offered a panorama of the neighborhood, with views to the west, overlooking the Santa Monica Pier, and to the east, over busy Ocean Avenue. Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for panorama

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of panorama was in 1791

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“Panorama.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/panorama. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.

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

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