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

Photography experts told National Geographic a wide-angle lens and an aperture or F-stop of four or lower are recommended, though other settings like ISO and shutter speed will likely need to be adjusted depending on the strength of the aurora borealis. —Ty Roush, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025

The Bird Buddy cam catches clearer details, smoother motion, and uses a social media-friendly portrait orientation and a wide-angle lens to catch clear views of feeding birds. —PC Magazine, 12 June 2025

For those using a camera, experts recommend opting for a wide-angle lens with an aperture of f/4 or lower and setting the focus to the furthest possible setting to capture the full brilliance of the auroras. —Valerie Mesa, People.com, 9 June 2025

Travel photographers told National Geographic the best way to capture the northern lights is by using a wide-angle lens and a tripod for stability. —Conor Murray, Forbes.com, 8 June 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1865, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for wide-angle

• entangle
• quadrangle
• triangle
• untangle
• angle
• bangle
• dangle
• jangle
• mangle
• strangle
• tangle
• wrangle