atmosphere

[US]/ˈætməsfɪə(r)/
[UK]/ˈætməsfɪr/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. the envelope of gases surrounding the earth or another planet. The air and other gases that surround a particular place, person, or thing, creating a particular environment.

Phrases & Collocations

earth's atmosphere

social atmosphere

academic atmosphere

working atmosphere

upper atmosphere

controlled atmosphere

protective atmosphere

atmosphere pressure

lower atmosphere

furnace atmosphere

oxidizing atmosphere

gas atmosphere

explosive atmosphere

inert atmosphere

reducing atmosphere

neutral atmosphere

standard atmosphere

tragic atmosphere

Example Sentences

the atmosphere was electric.

the clammy atmosphere of the cave.

the atmosphere was cordial and relaxed.

a convivial atmosphere at the reunion.

an atmosphere electric with suspicion.

a casual atmosphere with a dash of sophistication.

the atmosphere is one of happy domesticity.

there was a poisonous atmosphere at the office.

a prevailing atmosphere of distrust.

We live in an atmosphere of freedom.

influence of atmosphere on optical systems

This is a more conducive atmosphere for studying.

a weird atmosphere in the dungeon

the atmosphere was unbreathable with cigar smoke.

the relaxed and comfortable atmosphere of the hotel.

the atmosphere of neglect and abandonment was almost tangible.

be enveloped in an atmosphere of joy

an atmosphere that was supercharged with tension.

Real-world Examples

Most cities no longer have a clear atmosphere.

Source: Liu Yi Breakthrough English Vocabulary 3000

And there is definitely an atmosphere of anticipation.

Source: BBC documentary "Chinese New Year"

Meteoroids become meteors when they enter our atmosphere and meteorites when they hit the ground.

Source: CNN Listening Compilation August 2020

The show is suffused in a gloomy, gothic atmosphere.

Source: New York Times

Yet sophisticated statistics are used to create an intimidatory atmosphere of scientific certainty.

Source: Past exam papers for the English CET-6 reading section.

I think I liked the general atmosphere most of all.

Source: Oxford University: IELTS Foreign Teacher Course

The school always had a unique atmosphere.

Source: Curious Muse

Well, it was a pretty electric atmosphere.

Source: NPR News June 2022 Compilation

And here it's a completely different atmosphere.

Source: BBC Listening Collection December 2013

There is an atmosphere of excitement in the air.

Source: Past National College Entrance Examination Listening Test Questions

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