panorama
gb/pˌænɚˈæmə/ us/pˌænɚˈæmə/
B2
English
panoráma, áttekintés, körkép, panorámakép, panorámafotó
NOUN
B2
1
panoráma
B1
Usage pattern:
a panorama of [place/scene]
From the lookout, we had a panorama of the valley and the river below.
A kilátóból széles panoráma nyílt a völgyre és az alattunk folyó folyóra.
The hotel roof terrace offers a panorama of the entire city skyline.
A szálloda tetőterasza panorámát kínál az egész város látképére.
She stopped at the top of the hill to take in the panorama.
Learner examples
We saw a beautiful panorama from the mountain.
A hegyről gyönyörű panoráma tárult elénk.
There is a panorama of the sea from my room.
A szobámból panoráma nyílik a tengerre.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse the noun panorama with the adjective panoramic (e.g., 'a panoramic' instead of 'a panorama' or 'a panoramic view').
Meaning
a wide, unbroken view
Collocations
a stunning panorama
|a breathtaking panorama
|a spectacular panorama
|a magnificent panorama
|a panoramic panorama
|a panorama of the city
|a panorama of mountains
|a panorama of the coastline
|enjoy the panorama
|take in the panorama
Synonyms
vista (Often suggests an impressive view, especially of natural scenery.)
|
view (More general; can be any scene you can see.)
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sweep (Emphasizes the broad extent of the scene.)
Antonyms
close-up (A view from very near that shows detail rather than a broad scene.)
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limited view (A restricted or blocked view, not wide or continuous.)
Themes
travel
|nature
|places
Definition
a very wide view of a place
A wide view of an area, especially a landscape, that can be seen all at once from a particular place.
NOUN
C1
2
áttekintés
B1
körkép
B2
Usage pattern:
a panorama of [topic/events/options]
The report provides a panorama of recent changes in the housing market.
A jelentés áttekintést ad a lakáspiac közelmúltbeli változásairól.
Her novel offers a panorama of life in the city over fifty years.
A regénye átfogó körképet ad a városi életről ötven év távlatában.
The exhibition gives visitors a panorama of the region's history and culture.
Learner examples
The lesson gave us a panorama of the topic.
Az óra áttekintést adott a témáról.
This book shows a panorama of different ideas.
Ez a könyv áttekintést ad a különböző elképzelésekről.
Common mistake:
Panorama usually implies breadth; it sounds odd when used for a narrow topic or a very detailed analysis.
Meaning
a broad overview of something
Collocations
a panorama of events
|a panorama of options
|a panorama of opinions
|a panorama of modern life
|a social panorama
|a cultural panorama
|a panorama of the past decade
|offer a panorama
|present a panorama
|paint a panorama
Synonyms
overview (More common and straightforward; often used in academic or business contexts.)
|
survey (Often suggests a more systematic review.)
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big picture (More informal; emphasizes general understanding over details.)
Antonyms
detail (Focuses on small, specific points rather than a broad view.)
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close analysis (Emphasizes careful examination rather than a general survey.)
Themes
education
|media
|business
Definition
a general view of many parts of a subject
A broad, general view or survey of a subject, situation, or range of events rather than a detailed account.
NOUN
B2
3
panorámakép
B1
panorámafotó
B2
Usage pattern:
take a panorama (of [place/scene])
I took a panorama of the bay from the cliff.
A szikláról panorámaképet készítettem az öbölről.
The app lets you save the panorama as a single wide image.
Az alkalmazás lehetővé teszi, hogy a panorámaképet egyetlen széles képként mentsd el.
He posted a panorama of the stadium during the concert.
Learner examples
I took a panorama with my phone.
A telefonommal panorámaképet készítettem.
She shared a panorama of the beach.
Megosztott egy panorámaképet a strandról.
Common mistake:
Learners may say 'a panorama picture'; in natural English, 'a panorama' or 'a panoramic photo' is more common.
Meaning
a wide panoramic image
Collocations
take a panorama
|shoot a panorama
|capture a panorama
|a 360-degree panorama
|a panorama photo
|a panorama image
|panorama function
|panorama feature
|panorama view
|stitch a panorama
Synonyms
panoramic photo (Explicitly names it as a photograph; common in tech and travel contexts.)
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wide-angle shot (Not always as wide as a panorama; emphasizes lens/angle rather than stitching.)
Antonyms
close-up (A photo taken very near, showing detail rather than a wide scene.)
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portrait (A more vertical, narrower framing (often of a person) rather than a wide scene.)
Themes
technology
|photography
|travel
Definition
a very wide photo of a scene
A very wide photograph or digital image of a scene, often created by using a phone or camera feature that captures a broad field of view.
Grammar
Dictionary form
panorama
IPA
GB/pˌænɚˈæmə/
US/pˌænɚˈæmə/
Syllables & stress
pan - or - ama (3 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (or)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: panorama
- Plural: panoramas
Word family
Forms
panoramas
noun
Core family
panoramic
adjective B2
Advanced or less common
panoramically
adverb
Expressions
panorama mode
1/pˌænɚˈæmə mˈoʊd/
fixed phrase
technical
camera setting for wide photos
a phone/camera setting for very wide photos
Examples
- Use panorama mode to capture the whole mountain range.
- I switched to panorama mode and slowly moved the phone from left to right.
- Panorama mode works best when the scene is bright and not moving.
Learner examples
- I used panorama mode on my phone.
- Try panorama mode for this view.
panorama window
1/pˌænɚˈæmə wˈɪndoʊ/
fixed phrase
large window with wide view
a big window for a wide view
Examples
- The train has a panorama window so passengers can enjoy the scenery.
- They installed a panorama window in the living room facing the lake.
- Through the panorama window, you can see the entire harbor.
Learner examples
- This room has a panorama window.
- We sat by the panorama window.