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.

Example Sentences

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panoramic

The top-shelf Touring edition throws some lux the Trailseeker’s way, with panoramic roof and 20-inch alloy wheels.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 19, 2026

There is also a roof, which boasts panoramic views.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 1, 2026

The landmark, believed by some to be a Bronze Age bowl barrow, offers panoramic views across the Cornish countryside and out to the Atlantic.

From BBC ● Aug. 9, 2026

On June 12, she released “Femme Fatale Vol. 2,” a panoramic double album that simmers with ambition.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026

It’s one of the biggest in the community, with a panoramic view, presiding over the golf course and most every other house that shares our zip code.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman

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