ambience

noun

am·​bi·​ence ˈam-bē-ən(t)s 

ˈäm-bē-än(t)s

variants or ambiance

: a feeling or mood associated with a particular place, person, or thing : atmosphere

The restaurant's soft music and candlelight gave it a romantic ambience.

Synonyms of ambience

• aura
• atmosphere
• smell
• aroma
• air

Examples of ambience in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The ambience at Bluebird is perfect for winter; the tables sit around a fireplace and everything from the seating to the decor is well thought out. —Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 30 Nov. 2025

Touching The Past The memorable food here would be enough to bring me back, but the ambience is what really seals the deal. —Libby Monteith Minor, Southern Living, 29 Nov. 2025

Aoxun 41-Inch Outdoor Propane Fire Pit Table The Aoxun Outdoor Propane Fire Pit Table offers the cozy ambience of having a backyard fire—but without all the hassle. —Molly Blanco, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Nov. 2025

Aside from holiday decor, one of the easiest ways to create an inviting ambience in your home is with holiday candles, and Bath & Body Works is packed with festive scents that make easy gifts, too. —Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 27 Nov. 2025

Word History

Etymology

in part from ambi(ent) entry 1 + -ence, in part borrowed from French ambiance (from ambiant "ambient" + -ance -ance)

First Known Use

1648, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for ambience

• ambiance

Kids Definition

ambience

noun

am·​bi·​ence

variants or ambiance

ˈam-bē-ən(t)s  ˈäm-bē-än(t)s 

: a feeling or mood that is related to a particular place, person, or thing