panoramic

American  

[pan-uh-ram-ik, -rah-mik-] / ˌpæn əˈræm ɪk, -ˈrɑ mɪk- /

adjective

1. (of a view) wide and unobstructed, so as to take in an extensive area in all directions.

   In the north of Israel, along the spectacular mountain ranges whose panoramic views include the Sea of Galilee, sits the ancient city of Safed.

2. affording such a view.

   This floating luxury resort will contain a marine park, underwater galleries, and a central tower with a panoramic restaurant.

3. of, relating to, or producing an extended pictorial or photographic representation of a landscape or other scene, often exhibited on the interior wall of a round room or made to pass continuously before the viewer.

   Guayasamn’s vast, panoramic murals will probably be among the painter’s best-remembered works.

   This phone doesn't include a panoramic lens; instead, it uses software to stitch together multiple photos into a single, large image.

4. of, relating to, or giving a description of a continuously changing narrative, series of unfolding events, development of thought in a certain field, etc..

   This course offers a panoramic survey of the Islamic societies of the Middle East and North Africa from their origins to the present day.

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Other Word Forms

• panoramically
  adverb

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Etymology

Origin of panoramic

panoram(a) ( def. ) + -ic ( def. )

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Explanation

Many cameras have a button that lets you take a picture in panoramic mode — this mode is wider and meant for landscape shots. Panoramic refers to an unbroken or wide-ranging view. One of the reasons people climb to the tops of mountains or tall buildings is for the panoramic views. You can see everything without obstruction. You would hope that our leaders have a similar panoramic outlook on the development of the country — taking into account environmental, social, and educational needs for the future.

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San Clemente is a quintessential California beach town with bluff-top enclaves offering panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean and famed beaches boasting some of the best surf breaks in the country.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 20, 2026

Cowin has also spliced together photographs of disparate subjects — people, places and things — on broad horizontal panels that suggest narrative progression but instead register as evocative panoramic poems.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 25, 2026

In Wiltshire, those searching for a sight of the moon can visit Avebury Stone Circle and Barbury Castle, which showcases a wide panoramic view of the night sky.

From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026

Ideal for family life, the six-bedroom home features an expansive living space, a private rooftop, and panoramic views of the Manhattan skyline and New York Harbor.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 22, 2026

Ana Padva’s studio is a remarkable space situated near Highgate Cemetery, with floor-to-ceiling windows providing a panoramic view of London.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern

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