English dictionary
atmosphere
nounPronunciation
ˈæt.məsˌfɪə(ɹ)
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Definitions
noun
- a distinctive but intangible quality surrounding a person or thing
noun
- the mass of air surrounding the Earth
noun
- the envelope of gases surrounding any celestial body
noun
- a unit of pressure: the pressure that will support a column of mercury 760 mm high at sea level and 0 degrees centigrade
noun
- the weather or climate at some place
noun
- a particular environment or surrounding influence
Example sentences
an air of mystery
the house had a neglected air
an atmosphere of defeat pervaded the candidate's headquarters
the place had an aura of romance
there was great heat as the comet entered the atmosphere
it was exposed to the air
the atmosphere was thick with fog
there was an atmosphere of excitement