ATMOSPHERE

/ˈæt.məsˌfɪə(ɹ)/ ► audio Scrabble 17 Words With Friends 18

Scrabble letter values: A1T1M3O1S1P3H4E1R1E1 = 17

Definition

  1. noun a particular environment or surrounding influence. — synonyms: ambiance, ambience
  2. noun a unit of pressure: the pressure that will support a column of mercury 760 mm high at sea level and 0 degrees centigrade. — synonyms: standard_atmosphere, atm, standard_pressure
  3. noun the mass of air surrounding the Earth. — synonyms: air
  4. noun the weather or climate at some place. — synonyms: atmospheric_state
  5. noun the envelope of gases surrounding any celestial body.
  6. noun a distinctive but intangible quality surrounding a person or thing. — synonyms: air, aura

Examples

  • “there was an atmosphere of excitement”
  • “there was great heat as the comet entered the atmosphere”
  • “it was exposed to the air”

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