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Meaning of 'atmosphere' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Atmosphere [ n.]
- The whole mass of aeriform fluid surrounding the earth; -- applied also to the gaseous envelope of any celestial orb, or other body; as, the atmosphere of Mars.
- Any gaseous envelope or medium.
- A supposed medium around various bodies; as, electrical atmosphere, a medium formerly supposed to surround electrical bodies.
- The pressure or weight of the air at the sea level, on a unit of surface, or about 14.7 Ibs. to the sq. inch.
- Any surrounding or pervading influence or condition.
- The portion of air in any locality, or affected by a special physical or sanitary condition; as, the atmosphere of the room; a moist or noxious atmosphere.

Meaning of 'atmosphere' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . atmosphere [ n]
Meaning (1):
- a distinctive but intangible quality surrounding a person or thing
Example in sentence:
  • an air of mystery;
  • an atmosphere of defeat pervaded the candidate's headquarters;
  • the house had a neglected air;
  • the place had an aura of romance
Meaning (2):
- the mass of air surrounding the Earth
Example in sentence:
  • it was exposed to the air;
  • there was great heat as the comet entered the atmosphere
Meaning (3):
- the weather or climate at some place
Example in sentence:
  • the atmosphere was thick with fog
Meaning (4):
- a particular environment or surrounding influence
Example in sentence:
  • there was an atmosphere of excitement

Nearby Words:

atmidometer atmo atmologic atmological atmologist atmology atmolysis atmolyzation atmolyze atmolyzer

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