atmosphere

noun
UK: /ˈætməsfɪər/
US: /ˈætməsfɪr/

  1. The mixture of gases that surrounds a planet or star.

    1. The Earth's atmosphere is made up of nitrogen and oxygen. [ ] [ ]
    2. Scientists are studying how pollution affects the upper atmosphere layers. [ ] [ ]

  2. The feeling or mood that you have in a place or situation; the tone.

    1. The restaurant has a cozy atmosphere. [ ] [ ]
    2. The political atmosphere in the country is tense due to recent events. [ ] [ ]

  3. A unit of pressure equal to the average air pressure at sea level.

    1. The pressure in the tank is three atmospheres. [ ] [ ]
    2. This special equipment can withstand an atmosphere of more than 20 bars. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

air setting environment aura feeling climate mood
atmosphere transitive-verb

  1. To surround with or fill something with a particular atmosphere.

    1. The stage was atmosphered with eerie lighting. [ ] [ ]
    2. The director atmosphered the scene with tension and suspense for viewers. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "atmosphere" in English means: The mixture of gases that surrounds a planet or star., The feeling or mood that you have in a place or situation; the tone., A unit of pressure equal to the average air pressure at sea level..

The phonetic transcription of "atmosphere" is /ˈætməsfɪər/ in British English and /ˈætməsfɪr/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "atmosphere": air, setting, environment, aura, feeling, climate, mood.

Example usage of "atmosphere": "The Earth's atmosphere is made up of nitrogen and oxygen.". More examples on the page.