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 artb : an intriguing or singular tone, effect, or appeal an inn with atmosphere
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Examples of atmosphere in a Sentence
Experts have noticed changes in the atmosphere.
Meteoroids burn up as they pass through Earth's atmosphere.
The planets have different atmospheres.
a country inn with lots of atmosphere
The food was good but the restaurant has no atmosphere.
Recent Examples of atmosphere from the Web
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People who work in and with SOEs report a palpable change in atmosphere in recent years.
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Those of you who claim that addressing a female patient in a professional atmosphere as ‘
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The information could provide insight into how electrons inside the corona are arranged, which could help researchers understand the source of the atmosphere’s intense heat.
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Even the iconic Spider-Man theme is used, creating a familiar atmosphere to a brand-new film.
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There were also stacks of macarons and candles all around, adding to the decadent atmosphere.
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As People reports, the atmosphere at her Rhode Island mansion was max chill, with Taylor’s parents Andrea and Scott holding court over the holiday weekend with some pals.
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Quincy’s Chicken Shack: This spinoff of the Twisted Root Burger Chain — Quincy is Twisted Root co-founder Quincy Hart — aims for a backyard picnic atmosphere.
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The boundary between Earth’s atmosphere and outer space is at 330,000 feet above the surface, far higher than the Stratollite can reach.
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Origin and Etymology of atmosphere
New Latin atmosphaera, from Greek atmos vapor + Latin sphaera sphere
ATMOSPHERE Defined for English Language Learners
atmosphere
playDefinition of atmosphere for English Language Learners
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: the whole mass of air that surrounds the Earth
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: a mass of gases that surround a planet or star
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: the air in a particular place or area
ATMOSPHERE Defined for Kids
atmosphere
playDefinition of atmosphere for Students
1 : the whole mass of air that surrounds the earth
2 : the gas surrounding a heavenly body (as a planet) The atmosphere of Mars is made up mostly of carbon dioxide.
3 : the air in a particular place
4 : a surrounding influence or set of conditions an atmosphere of excitement
Medical Dictionary
atmosphere
playMedical Definition of atmosphere
1: the whole mass of air surrounding the earth
2: the air of a locality
3: a unit of pressure equal to the pressure of the air at sea level or to 101,325 pascals or to approximately 14.7 pounds per square inch
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