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

• aroma
• smell
• flavor
• aura
• atmosphere

Examples of ambience in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

How much natural light pours in from windows can make or break a space’s ambience. —Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 11 Aug. 2025

Look at the discreet entrances and hushed ambience of first-class airport lounges. —Matteo Atti, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025

Embrace the warm glow and ambience from an outdoor brick fireplace incorporated into the side of the home. —Karen A. Avitabile, Hartford Courant, 20 July 2025

In a wing of its own with limestone walls that foster a calming ambience, day or night, the ground-level primary suite incorporates private lounges and dual bathrooms. —Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 16 July 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