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

Candle sconces are the best way to create a moody, warm, otherworldly sense of ambience. — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 27 June 2026

The set measures 33 feet long and comes with 10 shatterproof, weatherproof Edison-style bulbs for the ultimate cozy ambience. — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 23 June 2026

Places to Stay Hotel Alpenrock Breckenridge Hotel Alpenrock Breckenridge, one of the town's newest properties, expertly blends an alpine ambience with chic decor. — Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 14 June 2026

Penn is more concerned with creating the ambience of a local community ripped apart by devastating crimes than constructing a straightforward thriller. — Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 9 June 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