cosmorama

/kɒzməˈrɑːmə/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of early 19th-century visual entertainment device, a large rotating cylinder or drum, containing a series of paintings or images, which is viewed through a lens and appears as a three-dimensional scene when rotated.

“The inventor created a cosmorama to display the beauty of the American West to a captivated audience.”

Synonyms

  • diorama
  • panorama