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panorama

/ˌpæn.əˈræm.ə/
pan · o · ram · a
Adverb:panoramically
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Plural:panoramas
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Adjective:panoramic
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panorama Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

An unbroken, wide-angle view of an entire surrounding area or landscape.

Example

"From the summit of the mountain, hikers can enjoy a breathtaking panorama of the alpine valley below."

2

A wide-angle photograph or painting depicting a continuous, expansive scene, often formed by joining multiple images together or displayed on the inside of a cylindrical surface.

Example

"She used her camera's special mode to capture a seamless panorama of the city skyline at dusk."

3

A comprehensive presentation, survey, or continuously passing sequence of events or subjects.

Example

"The historian's latest book offers a fascinating panorama of nineteenth-century social reforms."

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• Rhymes for panorama

• Nearby Words

panna cotta
pannier
panoply
panorama
panoramic
panpipe
panpipes

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in 1789 by the Irish painter Robert Barker for his cylindrical paintings of Edinburgh, combining Ancient Greek pan ('all') and horama ('sight' or 'that which is seen', from horan 'to see').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Panorama. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/panorama
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