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Meaning of 'atmosphere'
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. [ n.]- 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]
[ n]Meaning (1):
- a distinctive but intangible quality surrounding a person or thing
- 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 weather or climate at some place
- the weather or climate at some place
Example in sentence:
- the atmosphere was thick with fog
Meaning (3):
- a particular environment or surrounding influence
- a particular environment or surrounding influence
Example in sentence:
- there was an atmosphere of excitement
Meaning (4):
- the mass of air surrounding the Earth
- 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
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