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pano·rama (pan′ə ramə, -rä)

noun

    1. a picture or series of pictures of a landscape, historical event, etc., presented on a continuous surface encircling the spectator; cyclorama
    2. a picture unrolled before the spectator in such a way as to give the impression of a continuous view
  1. an unlimited view in all directions
  2. a comprehensive survey of a subject
  3. 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

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panorama

n.

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.

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