panorama
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
a wide view of a large area of land, often seen from a high place.
an unobstructed and wide-angle view of an entire surrounding area, typically a landscape.
Simple“From the top of the mountain, we enjoyed a beautiful panorama of the valley.”
In context“The penthouse balcony offers an unparalleled panorama of the city skyline, stretching from the harbor to the distant hills.”
- 02 C1 Advanced
a complete or wide-ranging description of a subject or a period of time.
a comprehensive survey or presentation of a subject, series of events, or field of study.
Simple“The book provides a panorama of life in Europe during the nineteenth century.”
In context“The professor's lecture offered a fascinating panorama of modern architectural history, connecting social changes to evolving building styles.”
Synonyms - 03 C2 Proficiency
a long picture or a series of images that show a whole scene.
a picture or series of pictures representing a continuous scene, often displayed on a curved surface.
Simple“The museum features a giant panorama showing the famous battle in great detail.”
In context“Victorian audiences were enthralled by moving panoramas, which used long scrolls of painted canvas to simulate travel through exotic landscapes.”
Synonymscycloramamural
From pan- (“all”) + Ancient Greek ὅρᾱμᾰ (hórāmă, “view”). Coined by Robert Barker (painter) in 1792.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.