panorama
gb/pˌænɚˈæmə/ us/pˌænɚˈæmə/
B2
English
Senses
0 senses
Noun
B2
entity
1
a wide, unbroken view
a very wide view of a place
Usage pattern:
a panorama of [place/scene]
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse the noun panorama with the adjective panoramic (e.g., 'a panoramic' instead of 'a panorama' or 'a panoramic view').
Synonyms
vista (Often suggests an impressive view, especially of natural scenery.)
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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.)
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
Themes
travel
|nature
|places
Examples
- From the lookout, we had a panorama of the valley and the river below.
- The hotel roof terrace offers a panorama of the entire city skyline.
- She stopped at the top of the hill to take in the panorama.
Learner examples
- We saw a beautiful panorama from the mountain.
- There is a panorama of the sea from my room.
Noun
C1
abstract
2
a broad overview of something
a general view of many parts of a subject
Usage pattern:
a panorama of [topic/events/options]
Common mistake:
Panorama usually implies breadth; it sounds odd when used for a narrow topic or a very detailed analysis.
Synonyms
overview (More common and straightforward; often used in academic or business contexts.)
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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.)
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
Themes
education
|media
|business
Examples
- The report provides a panorama of recent changes in the housing market.
- Her novel offers a panorama of life in the city over fifty years.
- The exhibition gives visitors a panorama of the region's history and culture.
Learner examples
- The lesson gave us a panorama of the topic.
- This book shows a panorama of different ideas.
Noun
B2
entity
3
a wide panoramic image
a very wide photo of a scene
Usage pattern:
take a panorama (of [place/scene])
Common mistake:
Learners may say 'a panorama picture'; in natural English, 'a panorama' or 'a panoramic photo' is more common.
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.)
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
Themes
technology
|photography
|travel
Examples
- I took a panorama of the bay from the cliff.
- The app lets you save the panorama as a single wide image.
- He posted a panorama of the stadium during the concert.
Learner examples
- I took a panorama with my phone.
- She shared a panorama of the beach.
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.
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.