panorama
pan-uh-RAM-uh
Panorama (noun) means a wide, unobstructed view of an entire landscape or area. Example: “From the summit, they took in a panorama of the whole valley.”
noun
1
A wide, unobstructed view of an entire landscape or area.
"From the summit, they took in a panorama of the whole valley."
"The hotel room offered a panorama of the city skyline."
2
A broad overview or survey of a subject.
"The lecture gave students a panorama of twentieth-century art."
How to use panorama
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA complete, wide-angle view — literal (a landscape) or figurative (a broad overview).
Common pairings
a panorama of
sweeping panorama
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Word forms
- Plural
- panoramas, panoramata
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From the summit, they took in a _____ of the whole valley.
Etymology
Coined in 1792 by painter Robert Barker from Greek pan- ("all") + horama ("view"), to describe his sweeping circular paintings.
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Rhymes for panorama
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What does “panorama” mean?
The word “panorama” means a wide, unobstructed view of an entire landscape or area. In plain terms, a complete, wide-angle view — literal (a landscape) or figurative (a broad overview).
How do you pronounce “panorama”?
“Panorama” is pronounced pan-uh-RAM-uh (/ˌpæn.əˈɹæm.ə/ in IPA).
How do you use “panorama” in a sentence?
Here is “panorama” used in a sentence: “From the summit, they took in a panorama of the whole valley.”
What part of speech is “panorama”?
“Panorama” is a noun.
Where does the word “panorama” come from?
The word “panorama” dates back to around 1792 and comes from Greek. Coined in 1792 by painter Robert Barker from Greek pan- ("all") + horama ("view"), to describe his sweeping circular paintings.
Is “panorama” a common word?
“Panorama” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C1 level.
How many meanings does “panorama” have?
“Panorama” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a wide, unobstructed view of an entire landscape or area.
