panorama

[ pan-uh-ram-uh, -rah-muh ]

noun

1. an unobstructed and wide view of an extensive area in all directions.

   Synonyms: prospect, vista, scene

2. a horizontally extended visual representation providing a wide view of a landscape or other scene, in photography made by joining a series of shots or by using a wide-angle lens, and in film by pivoting the camera horizontally from a fixed place.
3. Older Use
   1. an extended pictorial representation or a cyclorama of a landscape or other scene, often exhibited one part at a time and made to pass continuously before the spectators.
   2. a building for exhibiting such a pictorial representation.
4. a continuously passing or changing scene or an unfolding of events:

   the panorama of Chinese history.

5. a comprehensive survey, as of a subject.

panorama

/ ˌpænəˈræmɪk; ˌpænəˈrɑːmə /

noun

1. an extensive unbroken view, as of a landscape, in all directions
2. a wide or comprehensive survey

   a panorama of the week's events

3. a large extended picture or series of pictures of a scene, unrolled before spectators a part at a time so as to appear continuous
4. another name for cyclorama

Derived Forms

• panoramic, adjective
• ˌpanoˈramically, adverb

Other Words From

• pan·o·ram·ic adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of panorama¹

First recorded in 1790–1800; pan- + Greek (h)órāma “view, sight,” derivative of horân “to see, look”

Word History and Origins

Origin of panorama¹

C18: from pan- + Greek horāma view

Example Sentences

Panorama defeated the Generals 61-37 in the second game of the season.

From Los Angeles Times

The way smart energy meters work in northern England and Scotland is causing issues for customers, BBC Panorama has been told.

From BBC

This technological divide has been experienced by smart meter engineers who have spoken anonymously to Panorama.

From BBC

Panorama contacted Dr Battu’s energy supplier, Octopus Energy, about the problems he was having with his meter.

From BBC

The government told Panorama that “while over 90% of smart meters are operating normally’’ the number not working properly was “still too high” and, as a result, “many households are missing out on cheaper, flexible tariffs”.

From BBC