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

Some low-fi chill, or generic spa music, would help the ambience. —Harriet Marsden, TheWeek, 2 June 2026

Angular dashboard detailing, metallic trim elements and upscale materials help elevate the cabin ambience. —Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026

Trance rolls in and the ambience turns into hope. —Tatiana Lee Rodriguez, Pitchfork, 1 June 2026

Hotel Portsmouth’s rooms are bright and quirky, while the rooms at The Bow have a more serene and subdued ambience. —Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2026

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