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

• air
• aroma
• atmosphere
• aura
• climate
• flavor
• halo
• karma
• mood
• nimbus
• note
• odor
• patina
• smell
• temper
• vibration(s)

Examples of ambience in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Dishes are presented on handmade pottery; jazz tunes set a mellow ambience. —Lia Picard, Travel + Leisure, 15 Sep. 2024

While Darkroom’s fare is reason enough to pay a visit to this Santa Ana spot (located inside the former Beyond the Baguette Vietnamese fusion eatery), the ambience adds an extra nudge. —Brock Keeling, Orange County Register, 12 Sep. 2024

Cute, compact design Lots of color options Extremely lightweight Not designed for major warmth Up the ambience on your patio (and make tableside s’mores) with Solo Stove’s Mesa fire pit. —Sara Coughlin, SELF, 20 Sep. 2024

Place the piece over a string of fairy lights for a whimsical vibe, or add votive electric candles for some romantic ambience. —Shea Simmons, Peoplemag, 10 Sep. 2024

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

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