Definition of atmosphere
1a : the gaseous envelope of a celestial body (such as a planet)
b : the whole mass of air surrounding the earth
2 : the air of a locality
the stuffy atmosphere of the waiting room
3 : a surrounding influence or environment
an atmosphere of hostility
4 : a unit of pressure equal to the pressure of the air at sea level or approximately 14.7 pounds per square inch (101,325 pascals)
5a : the overall aesthetic effect of a work of art
b : an intriguing or singular tone, effect, or appeal
an inn with atmosphere
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The first known use of atmosphere was in 1638
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