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panorama

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˌpænɝˈæmə// UK //pˌænəɹˈæmɐ// panora·ma

n. a wide view of a large area of land. You can see a panorama from the top of a mountain or a tall building.

n. an unbroken view of an entire surrounding area; a wide-angle representation of a landscape or scene.


SIMPLE

The hotel room offers a beautiful panorama of the city.

CONTEXTUAL

From the summit of the hill, hikers can enjoy a breathtaking panorama of the valley and the distant coastline.

COMPLEX

The architect designed the penthouse with floor-to-ceiling glass walls to provide an uninterrupted panorama of the urban skyline and the river beyond.

Synonyms
Origin

From pan- (“all”) + Ancient Greek ὅρᾱμᾰ (hórāmă, “view”). Coined by Robert Barker (painter) in 1792.

Usage

Often used with the preposition 'of' to describe the scene being viewed.

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