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

• aroma
• smell
• flavor
• aura
• atmosphere

Examples of ambience in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

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

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