panorama

noun

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

Examples of panorama in a Sentence

we admired the breathtaking panorama from the top of the mountain
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Those windows wrap around the entire box, teaming with the cab windshield to bring the outdoors inside via a full 360-degree panorama. New Atlas, 3 July 2026 The field is inundated with a full panorama of bright, bold colors, with hot pink being particularly popular. Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 2 July 2026 This small town on the Romsdal coast is best known for its jazz festival, roses, and a remarkable mountain panorama across the fjord. David Nikel, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 From the military forays of the country’s first president to the development of robotics and artificial intelligence, the road offers a panorama of the nation’s progress. Salena Zito, Washington Post, 1 July 2026 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 5 Jul. 2026.

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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