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October 07, 2019 Word of the Day

panorama /ˌpænəˈræmə/ noun
panorama
/ˌpænəˈræmə/
noun

plural panoramas

A panorama of mountain peaks
A panorama of mountain peaks
Definition of PANORAMA

[count]

1 : a full and wide view of something — usually singular

  • You can see a panorama of the entire bay from here.

2 a : a way of showing or telling something that includes a lot of information and covers many topics : a thorough presentation of a subject — usually singular

  • The book presents a panorama [=overview] of immigration in America.

2 b : a group that includes many different people or things : a wide selection — usually singular

  • a panorama of cultures

panoramic /ˌpænəˈræmɪk/ adjective

  • a panoramic view of the city

  • a panoramic photograph of the Grand Canyon

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