cyclorama

noun

cy·​clo·​ra·​ma ˌsī-klə-ˈra-mə How to pronounce cyclorama (audio) -ˈrä- How to pronounce cyclorama (audio)
1
: a large pictorial representation encircling the spectator and often having real objects as a foreground
2
: a curved curtain or wall used as a background of a stage set to suggest unlimited space
cycloramic
ˌsī-klə-ˈra-mik How to pronounce cyclorama (audio)
adjective

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One of the standout features is a 15-foot cyclorama wall, which can be used for music videos or photoshoots. — Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 29 Nov. 2025 Lê describes the installation as a response to the cyclorama, which became a popular form of entertainment in the nineteenth century. — Dennis Zhou, The New Yorker, 4 Dec. 2023 Then, take a few moments to view the 371-foot-wide cyclorama depicting the Battle of Atlanta, a turning point in the Civil War. — Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 23 Jan. 2026 In place of the old studio, crews installed massive cyclorama walls and a fully green environment that allows anchors, meteorologists and reporters to interact with immersive virtual graphics in real time. — Richard Ramos, CBS News, 12 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for cyclorama

Word History

Etymology

cycl- + -orama (as in panorama)

First Known Use

1840, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of cyclorama was in 1840

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