Meaning & use

atmosphere

noun·Everyday

The mixture of gases surrounding a planet, or the overall mood or feeling of a place.

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Earth's atmosphere protects us from harmful radiation from the sun.

Candles and soft music gave the restaurant a warm, romantic atmosphere.

A note on using this word

The figurative sense (mood of a place) is extremely common in everyday speech, while the scientific sense dominates in science writing.

Words with a similar meaning

airmoodambiance

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