panorama
panorama
Definition
pano·rama (pan′ə ram′ə, -rä′mə)
noun
- a picture or series of pictures of a landscape, historical event, etc., presented on a continuous surface encircling the spectator; cyclorama
- a picture unrolled before the spectator in such a way as to give the impression of a continuous view
- an unlimited view in all directions
- a comprehensive survey of a subject
- a continuous series of scenes or events; constantly changing scene
Etymology: coined (c. 1789) by Robert Barker (1739-1806), Scot artist < pan- + Gr horama, a view < horan, to see < IE base *wer-, to heed > ward, guard
panorama
Synonyms
panorama
Usage Examples
Preposition: of
- valley: An easy walk here can be taken to Viewing Peak, from where a panorama of the valley unfolds.
- peak: The panorama of the limestone peaks of the Serra de Tramuntana mountain range on the west coast never fails to impress.
- mountain: From here one sees a three hundred and sixty degree panorama of mountains and seascape, nearly two hundred miles of horizon.
- hill: Beyond the rim a panorama of distant hills spread out into a blue horizon.
Converse of object
- admire: We then headed down to the indoor pool and slowly swam a few lengths while admiring the panorama through the huge picture windows.
- afford: Must face the the delta queen affords panoramas of.
- absorb: The result is an absorbing historical panorama of one of Europe's greatest cities to delight the armchair traveler and historian alike.
- overlook: During the summer months, dinner is served on one of the terraces overlooking the ever-changing panorama.
- enjoy: Enjoy this panorama from the pool or whilst dining on the sunny terrace at the front of the house.
Adjective modifier
- 360�: Via the external walkway, guests can enjoy an exclusive 360° panorama of the London skyline.
- 360-degree: The image below is a 360-degree panorama showing the view all around from Guy's Tower.
- 360�: Browse client case studies and experience the latest streaming video clips and 360º panoramas.
- breathtaking: From the windows diners enjoy the changing moods of the Scottish scenery with a breathtaking panorama overlooking the Morar River estuary.
- sweeping: San Francisco - 3 Nights from £ 70 Enjoy the sweeping panoramas of the ' City by the Bay ' .
- immersive: For those users with Apple's Quicktime plugin, fully immersive 360° spherical panoramas of each location are also available.
Modifies a noun
- mode: Some cameras also have a panorama mode, which will lock these settings for you.
Noun used with modifier
- VR: On the Equinox weekend, more than 185 photographers around the world created VR panoramas with the common theme of Bridges.
- summit: Summit panorama 15, looking east toward the hills around Glen Isla in Angus.
- degree: The 360 degree panorama images were created by Grant Wilson.
- mountain: Part of the complex northeast ridge of Scafell Pike, it looms large in the mountain panorama south of Borrowdale.
Browse dictionary entries near panorama
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