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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The Dragon is the only supply ship capable of surviving re-entry; all the others burn up in the atmosphere.
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Carbon dioxide stays in the air for 100 years and about one-fifth of what’s accumulated in the atmosphere over the last century came from the United States, more than any other country.
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A probe will launch into the Sun’s outer atmosphere next year as part of the $1.5 billion mission.
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Speaking at the University of Chicago, mission project scientist Nicola Fox said the Parker Solar Probe will swoop through the corona — the sun's atmosphere — where temperatures can beup to 3 million degrees Fahrenheit.
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The moon has no atmosphere — no wind, no rain, no dust storms —
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Schools and teachers can provide an atmosphere where everybody is aware of food allergies and all other chronic illnesses.
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The entire thing comes to an end on September 15, when Cassini will get even closer to Saturn by flying directly into the planet's atmosphere.
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But what the Yankees have done is try to alter the atmosphere of a still relatively new stadium.
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Origin and Etymology of atmosphere
New Latin atmosphaera, from Greek atmos vapor + Latin sphaera sphere
First Known Use: 1638
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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