panorama

/,pænə'rɑ:mə/
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panorama

A visitor admires the sweeping panorama from the hilltop lookout.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A wide, unbroken view of a surrounding area: A panorama is a complete view in every direction, typically of a landscape or cityscape.
    • A comprehensive survey or presentation of a subject: A panorama can also refer to a detailed and extensive overview of a sequence of events, a period of history, or a field of knowledge.
    • A picture or photograph containing a wide, continuous view: This meaning refers to a long, often unrolled, painting or a wide-format photograph that captures an extensive scene.
Examples of Usage
  • Noun:
    • From the mountaintop, we enjoyed a breathtaking panorama of the valley below.
    • The documentary provided a sweeping panorama of 20th-century political history.
    • He took a stunning panorama of the city skyline with his camera.
Advanced Usage
  • "to unfold like a panorama": to be revealed gradually and completely.
    • As we reached the summit, the entire coastline unfolded before us like a panorama.
  • "a panorama of life": a broad representation of human experience.
    • The novel offers a rich panorama of life in a small village.
Variants and Related Words
  • Panoramic (adj): having the characteristics of a panorama; wide and comprehensive.
    • The hotel room had a panoramic view of the ocean.
  • Panoramically (adv): in a panoramic manner.
    • The camera panned panoramically across the desert.
Synonyms
  • Vista: a pleasing view, especially one seen through a long, narrow opening.
  • Sweep: a wide, continuous area or extent.
  • Overview: a general review or summary of a subject.
Related Phrases
  • Panoramic view: a view that commands a wide, unobstructed prospect.
    • The observation deck offers a panoramic view of the entire metropolitan area.
Related Idioms
  • A panorama of possibilities: a wide range of available options or opportunities.
    • Graduating from university opened up a panorama of possibilities for her future career.
panorama

A visitor admires the sweeping panorama from the hilltop lookout.

Noun
  1. a picture (or series of pictures) representing a continuous scene
  2. the visual percept of a region
    • the most desirable feature of the park are the beautiful views