atmosphere
/ˈætməsˌfɪə/
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Also seen as: atmospheres
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The gases surrounding the Earth or any astronomical body.
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Noun
Examples
We may smile now to hear witchcraft spoken seriously of; but we forget perhaps that a belief in it is like a belief in the after appearance of the dead among the blue waters, the green graves, the still starry atmosphere and the great shadowy woods of our earth; […]
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
The air in a particular place.
Noun
Examples
The last hue of crimson had died away in the west, and the depth of the rich purple atmosphere was unbroken.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “atmosphere” mean?
The gases surrounding the Earth or any astronomical body.
Is “atmosphere” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.