atmosphere

at-mo-sphere · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    The envelope of gases surrounding the Earth or another planet.

  2. 2.

    The air in a particular place.

  3. 3.

    The pervading tone or mood of a place, situation, or creative work.

  4. 4.

    A unit of pressure equal to mean atmospheric pressure at sea level (about 101,325 pascals).

Forms

plural: atmospheres

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    clear the atmosphere — Resolve tension or misunderstanding.
  • •
    atmospheric pressure — The pressure exerted by the weight of the atmosphere.

Related words

See also: air, ambiance, climate, environment
Synonyms: air, ambiance, environment, mood

Etymology

From Modern Latin atmosphaera, from Greek atmos ("vapor") + sphaira ("sphere").