American English pronunciation

How to pronounce atmosphere

IPA transcription: ['ætməs,fɪɹ]

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Noun

  • a particular environment or surrounding influence

    “there was an atmosphere of excitement”

  • a distinctive but intangible quality surrounding a person or thing

    “an air of mystery”

    “the house had a neglected air”

    “an atmosphere of defeat pervaded the candidate's headquarters”

    “the place had an aura of romance”

  • a unit of pressure: the pressure that will support a column of mercury 760 mm high at sea level and 0 degrees centigrade

  • the mass of air surrounding the Earth

    “there was great heat as the comet entered the atmosphere”

    “it was exposed to the air”

  • the weather or climate at some place

    “the atmosphere was thick with fog”

  • the envelope of gases surrounding any celestial body

Usage examples

  • It spread through the planet's atmosphere and obscured its more familiar features.
  • A line of flame high can be seen in the atmosphere.
  • It spread through the planet's atmosphere and obscured its more familiar features.
  • It contributes to the Global Atmosphere Watch program.
  • A line of flame high can be seen in the atmosphere.
  • Bourne End sustains many businesses and services whilst still retaining a village-like atmosphere.
  • The illumination created a cozy atmosphere.
  • Land conservation practices help conserve soil, water, wildlife, and the atmosphere.
  • It spread through the planet's atmosphere and obscured its more familiar features.
  • A line of flame high can be seen in the atmosphere.