# panoramic

/ˌpænɝˈæmɪk/ (US) · /pˌænɔːɹˈæmɪk/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/panoramic
Updated: 2026-05-07

## Definition

showing a very wide view of a large area. You use this to describe a picture or a place where you can see everything around you.

For teachers: providing an expansive, unobstructed view of an entire surrounding area in all directions. Often describes wide-angle photography or elevated vantage points.

## Examples

- The hotel room has a panoramic view of the ocean.
- We climbed to the top of the tower to get a panoramic photo of the city skyline at sunset.
- The documentary uses panoramic shots to capture the sheer scale of the mountain range, making the viewer feel small against the vast landscape.

## Usage notes

- Typically used attributively before nouns like 'view', 'shot', or 'vision'.

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