diorama
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.”
How to use diorama
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA small model scene built to look realistic, often seen in museum displays or school projects.
Word forms
dioramas plural
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The museum's _____ shows a herd of bison on the prairie.
Etymology
Borrowed from French diorama.
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Rhymes for 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.