ambience

noun

am·​bi·​ence ˈam-bē-ən(t)s How to pronounce ambience (audio)
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.

Examples of ambience in a Sentence

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Unlike bulky camping lanterns, this model is sleek, stylish, and lightweight—and has a dimmer switch to create the perfect ambience. Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Oct. 2025 But as the couple reveal, that old-world ambience is not actually old at all. Catherine Hong, Architectural Digest, 8 Oct. 2025 WdtPro 2-Pack Solar Lantern Lights Create the coziest outdoor ambience with these solar lights. Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 8 Oct. 2025 Update your kitchen with new pots and pans, like this Lodge skillet, or add a touch of autumnal decor and ambience with this Yankee Candle one-wick candle. Shalwah Evans, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for ambience

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of ambience was in 1648

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“Ambience.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ambience. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

ambience

noun
am·​bi·​ence
: a feeling or mood that is related to a particular place, person, or thing

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