American English pronunciation
How to pronounce atmosphere
IPA transcription: ['ætməs,fɪɹ]
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Noun
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a particular environment or surrounding influence
“there was an atmosphere of excitement”
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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”
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a unit of pressure: the pressure that will support a column of mercury 760 mm high at sea level and 0 degrees centigrade
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the mass of air surrounding the Earth
“there was great heat as the comet entered the atmosphere”
“it was exposed to the air”
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the weather or climate at some place
“the atmosphere was thick with fog”
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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.