panoramic

adjective

pan·​o·​ram·​ic ˌpa-nə-ˈra-mik How to pronounce panoramic (audio)
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: of, relating to, or resembling a panorama: such as
a
: showing a full or wide view
a panoramic photograph of the Grand Canyon
panoramic views of the water
b
: comprehensive in scope or range of coverage
Once upon a time, surely before the advent of tenure, historians were disposed to write panoramic accounts of an important idea, synthesizing huge amounts of scholarship in a language accessible to nonspecialists.Alan Wolfe
… a splendid book, which plays to all its author's best qualities: the encyclopedic yet never oppressive knowledge; the bold panoramic grasp of vast periods …Peter Green
panoramically adverb
From this vantage, the house panoramically unfolds as a masterly indoor-outdoor landscape. Veronica McNiff

Examples of panoramic in a Sentence

a panoramic look at America's fascination with the automobile
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The property, which guests can access via private aircraft or the resort's own fleet, spans just under 3,000 acres and has 25 residences with panoramic views, private pools, and exceptional personalized service. Sarah Farag, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2025 Travelers can also experience floor-to-ceiling glass walls that flood the terminal with light and offer panoramic views of the sea. AFAR Media, 11 July 2025 From the trailhead, the Art Loeb Trail leads to several bald peaks offering panoramic views in the Great Balsam Mountains. Mike Bezemek, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 July 2025 Glacier Express distinguishes itself with train windows that offer sweeping panoramic views of the Swiss Alps and a gastronomic menu featuring local dishes like barley soup and Graubünden salami and mountain cheese. John Kell, Fortune, 10 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for panoramic

Word History

First Known Use

1796, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of panoramic was in 1796

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“Panoramic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/panoramic. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.

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