Panorama
ˌpænəˈrɑːmə
Definitions
2 meaningsAn unbroken view of the whole region surrounding an observer.
ˌpænəˈrɑːmə
A complete view of a surrounding area.
From the top of the Ferris wheel, we enjoyed a stunning panorama of the city.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're standing on top of a hill. A panorama is the super wide, amazing view of everything around you, like the houses, the trees, and the sky all in one big picture!
👶 For kids: A big view of everything around you!
More Examples
The artist created a detailed panorama that stretched across the entire gallery wall.
The hotel room offered a panorama of the ocean.
How It's Used
"The mountaintop provided a breathtaking panorama of the valley."
"The photographer captured a panoramic shot of the coastline."
"The museum featured a massive panorama depicting a historical battle."
A comprehensive survey or presentation of a subject.
ˌpænəˈrɑːmə
A comprehensive presentation of a subject.
The book offers a fascinating panorama of the political landscape.
💡 Simply: Imagine a long documentary that shows you a whole bunch of different parts of a story, like a history book coming to life. That's a panorama - it shows you everything, like the big picture!
👶 For kids: A big picture that shows you all the important parts of a story!
More Examples
The exhibition presented a cultural panorama of ancient civilizations.
The historian provided a detailed panorama of the events leading up to the war.
How It's Used
"The author provided a panorama of historical events."
"The documentary presented a panorama of cultural traditions."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
Antonyms
From Greek *pan* (all) and *horama* (view), originating in the late 18th century to describe a complete or wide view.
Originally used to describe large-scale paintings, often circular, providing a 360-degree view. Then used to describe wide, expansive views.
Memory tip
Think of *pan* (all) and *horama* (view) to remember the wide, all-encompassing aspect.
Word Origin
"all view"