wide-angle

adjective

wide-an·​gle ˈwīd-ˈaŋ-gəl 

1

: having or covering an angle of view wider than the ordinary

—used especially of lenses of shorter than normal focal length

2

: having, involving the use of, or relating to a wide-angle lens

a wide-angle shot

Examples of wide-angle in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In my tests, daytime video appeared sharp with vibrant colors, and the camera provided a sweeping wide-angle view of my driveway, my front yard, and the street. —PCMAG, 6 Feb. 2025

This feature is perfect for capturing wide-angle shots, smooth transitions between high and low angles, and creating cinematic effects like motion timelapse, dolly zoom, and orbit. —New Atlas, 28 Jan. 2025

Every day, the collectors with wide-angle views - in uniforms that over the years have conjured the police officer, the bus driver and now the classic tourist — dispense change, receipts, directions, greetings and bits of advice. —Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 23 Jan. 2025

Each camera is equipped with its own 170-degree wide-angle lens and GC2083 CMOS image sensor. —New Atlas, 23 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1865, in the meaning defined at sense 1