atmosphere
(noun)
noun
1. a particular environment or surrounding influence
- there was an atmosphere of excitement
Similar word(s): ambiance, ambience
Definition categories: state, condition, status
2. a unit of pressure: the pressure that will support a column of mercury 760 mm high at sea level and 0 degrees centigrade
Definition categories: quantity
3. the mass of air surrounding the Earth
- there was great heat as the comet entered the atmosphere
Similar word(s): air
Definition categories: location, part, region
4. the weather or climate at some place
- the atmosphere was thick with fog
Definition categories: state, conditions, weather
5. the envelope of gases surrounding any celestial body
Definition categories: object, gas
6. a distinctive but intangible quality surrounding a person or thing
- an atmosphere of defeat pervaded the candidate's headquarters