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

Peiduo 2-Foot Birch Trees with LED Lights Not one, but two decorative birch trees will add warm light and a festive ambience to your table, mantle, or bookshelf instantly. —Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 7 Dec. 2025

The food is approachable, the portion sizes borderline unfinishable and the ambience fancy yet familial. —Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 5 Dec. 2025

The New York Times described its methodology for producing the list, which started with selecting the criteria against which stores would be judged, including inventory, curation, proprietorship, customer service, ambience, location and payoff. —Adrienne Roberts, Freep.com, 3 Dec. 2025

Our favorites finds from the sale span comfy bedding, outdoor furniture, cookware and bakeware, sleek fashion and accessories, and even cozy candles to create the perfect home ambience. —Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 1 Dec. 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