panorama

noun

pan·​o·​rama ˌpa-nə-ˈra-mə  -ˈrä- 

1

a

: cyclorama sense 1

b

: a picture exhibited a part at a time by being unrolled before the spectator

2

a

: an unobstructed or complete view of an area in every direction

provides a panorama of the entire bay

b

: a comprehensive presentation of a subject

a panorama of American history

c

: range

faced a panorama of problems

3

: a mental picture of a series of images or events

Synonyms

• view

Examples of panorama in a Sentence

we admired the breathtaking panorama from the top of the mountain

Recent Examples on the Web

Set along the shoreline of Cap d’Antibes, the restaurant features a dreamy panorama of the Mediterranean with sailboats gliding past the bay, and the Esterel Mountains rising in the distance. —Jeryl Brunner, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025

The panorama includes the highest point in Sedona — the 7,122-foot Mount Wilson — and other landmarks such as Coffeepot Rock. —New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025

Visitors can soak in spectacular panoramas from its summit by cable car or by hiking trails such as Lion’s Head and Platteklip Gorge. —Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2025

The view from the summit is one of the best in the state—a full, 360-degree panorama. —Jayme Moye, Outside, 8 Sep. 2025

Word History

Etymology

pan- + Greek hórāma "something seen, sight, spectacle," from horā-, stem of horân "to look, see" + -ma, resultative noun suffix — more at ware entry 2

First Known Use

1791, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for panorama

• diorama
• trichogramma
• gamma
• grama
• gramma

Kids Definition

panorama

noun

pan·​ora·​ma

ˌpan-ə-ˈram-ə,

-ˈräm-

1

: a picture shown a part at a time by being unrolled before the spectator

2

: a full and clear view in every direction

3

: a complete presentation of a subject

panoramic

-ˈram-ik

adjective