noun
diorama
deye-uh-RAH-muh
Diorama (noun) means a miniature three-dimensional scene, often with a painted backdrop and modeled figures, used to display a landscape or historical moment. Example: “The museum's diorama shows a herd of bison on the prairie.”
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A miniature three-dimensional scene, often with a painted backdrop and modeled figures, used to display a landscape or historical moment.
"The museum's diorama shows a herd of bison on the prairie."
"For the school project, she built a diorama of a rainforest."
How to use diorama
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA small model scene built to look realistic, often seen in museum displays or school projects.
Common pairings
build a diorama
museum diorama
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Word forms
- Plural
- dioramas
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Etymology
Borrowed from French diorama.
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What does “diorama” mean?
The word “diorama” means a miniature three-dimensional scene, often with a painted backdrop and modeled figures, used to display a landscape or historical moment. In plain terms, a small model scene built to look realistic, often seen in museum displays or school projects.
How do you pronounce “diorama”?
“Diorama” is pronounced deye-uh-RAH-muh (/ˌdaɪəˈrɑmə/ in IPA).
How do you use “diorama” in a sentence?
Here is “diorama” used in a sentence: “The museum's diorama shows a herd of bison on the prairie.”
What part of speech is “diorama”?
“Diorama” is a noun.
Where does the word “diorama” come from?
The word “diorama” comes from French. Borrowed from French diorama.
