26984 words

atmosphere

9 definitions • 9 examples
1
the mixture of gases around the earth:

Examples:

These factories are releasing toxic gases into the atmosphere.
2
a mixture of gases that surrounds any planet:

Examples:

the search for planets with a breathable atmosphere
3
the air that you breathe in a place:

Examples:

The atmosphere in the room was so stuffy I could hardly breathe.
A few plants in an office will improve the atmosphere.
4
the character, feeling, or mood of a place or situation:

Examples:

There's a very relaxed atmosphere in our office.
an atmosphere of There has been an atmosphere of gloom in the factory since it was announced that it would be closing.
5
a feeling that a place has of being pleasant and interesting or exciting:

Examples:

You want a restaurant that serves good food but has a little atmosphere too.
He put on some soft music and turned the lights down in order to give the room a little more atmosphere.
6
the mixture of gases that surrounds some planets, such as the earth; the air
8
the character or mood of a place or situation:

Examples:

The club provided a relaxed and friendly atmosphere for its members.
9
Atmosphere is also the mood or feeling produced by a work of literature.

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