noun C1 Advanced Uncommon

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

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."

A broad overview or survey of a subject.

"The lecture gave students a panorama of twentieth-century art."

How to use panorama

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA complete, wide-angle view — literal (a landscape) or figurative (a broad overview).

Common pairings

a panorama of sweeping panorama

Word forms

panoramas plural, panoramata plural

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Etymology

Coined in 1792 by painter Robert Barker from Greek pan- ("all") + horama ("view"), to describe his sweeping circular paintings.

Origin: Greek · First attested 1792

Class of 1792 panorama joined the language around 1792.

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Synonyms

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view scene aspect prospect vista diorama cyclorama

Related words

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Rhymes for panorama

ama lama mama kama tama gama Yama Bama Hama Sama llama drama

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Frequently asked questions

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.

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