Meaning & Definition of Atmosphere in English
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Atmosphere
/ætməsfɪr/
noun
1. A particular environment or surrounding influence
- "There was an atmosphere of excitement"
synonym:
- atmosphere,
- ambiance,
- ambience
2. A unit of pressure: the pressure that will support a column of mercury 760 mm high at sea level and 0 degrees centigrade
synonym:
- standard atmosphere,
- atmosphere,
- atm,
- standard pressure
3. The mass of air surrounding the earth
- "There was great heat as the comet entered the atmosphere"
- "It was exposed to the air"
synonym:
- atmosphere,
- air
4. The weather or climate at some place
- "The atmosphere was thick with fog"
synonym:
- atmosphere,
- atmospheric state
5. The envelope of gases surrounding any celestial body
synonym:
- atmosphere
6. A distinctive but intangible quality surrounding a person or thing
- "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"
synonym:
- air,
- aura,
- atmosphere
Examples of using
He sang a song to lighten the atmosphere.
The atmosphere mostly consists of nitrogen and oxygen.
The Earth possesses a thick, oxygenated atmosphere.