Atmosphere - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈætməsfɪr|  American pronunciation of the word atmosphere
Brit.  |ˈætməsfɪə|  British pronunciation of the word atmosphere

noun

- a particular environment or surrounding influence (syn: ambiance, ambience)
there was an atmosphere of excitement
- a unit of pressure: the pressure that will support a column of mercury 760 mm high at sea level and 0 degrees centigrade (syn: atm)
- the mass of air surrounding the Earth (syn: air)
there was great heat as the comet entered the atmosphere
- the weather or climate at some place
the atmosphere was thick with fog
- the envelope of gases surrounding any celestial body
- a distinctive but intangible quality surrounding a person or thing (syn: air, aura)
an atmosphere of defeat pervaded the candidate's headquarters

Extra examples

Experts have noticed changes in the atmosphere.

Meteoroids burn up as they pass through Earth's atmosphere.

The planets have different atmospheres.

The food was good but the restaurant has no atmosphere.

The hotel had a lovely relaxed atmosphere.

The atmosphere at home was rather tense.

An atmosphere of optimism dominated the conference.

The castle was centuries old and full of atmosphere.

The match was lacking in atmosphere.

She creates a friendly and welcoming atmosphere for her guests.

The planet's atmosphere cannot support human life.

Trees help to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.

Heat is released into the atmosphere by cars.

...coworkers enjoying the convivial atmosphere of the Irish pub...

The atmosphere in the room was electric.

Word forms

noun
singular: atmosphere
plural: atmospheres
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