Definition

1. Noun:
   • A wide, unbroken view of a surrounding area: A panorama is a complete view in every direction, typically of a landscape or cityscape.
   • A comprehensive survey or presentation of a subject: A panorama can also refer to a detailed and extensive overview of a sequence of events, a period of history, or a field of knowledge.
   • A picture or photograph containing a wide, continuous view: This meaning refers to a long, often unrolled, painting or a wide-format photograph that captures an extensive scene.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • From the mountaintop, we enjoyed a breathtaking panorama of the valley below.
  • The documentary provided a sweeping panorama of 20th-century political history.
  • He took a stunning panorama of the city skyline with his camera.

Advanced Usage

• "to unfold like a panorama": to be revealed gradually and completely.
  • As we reached the summit, the entire coastline unfolded before us like a panorama.
• "a panorama of life": a broad representation of human experience.
  • The novel offers a rich panorama of life in a small village.

Variants and Related Words

• Panoramic (adj): having the characteristics of a panorama; wide and comprehensive.
  • The hotel room had a panoramic view of the ocean.
• Panoramically (adv): in a panoramic manner.
  • The camera panned panoramically across the desert.

Synonyms

• Vista: a pleasing view, especially one seen through a long, narrow opening.
• Sweep: a wide, continuous area or extent.
• Overview: a general review or summary of a subject.

Related Phrases

• Panoramic view: a view that commands a wide, unobstructed prospect.
  • The observation deck offers a panoramic view of the entire metropolitan area.

Related Idioms

• A panorama of possibilities: a wide range of available options or opportunities.
  • Graduating from university opened up a panorama of possibilities for her future career.

Noun

1. a picture (or series of pictures) representing a continuous scene
2. the visual percept of a region
   • the most desirable feature of the park are the beautiful views