ˈɛə ˈɛəɹ ˈæm.bi.əns ˈæm.bi.əns ˈæm.bi.əns ˈæt.məsˌfɪə(ɹ) ˈætməsˌfɪɹ ˈɔːɹə

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 the mass of air surrounding the Earth there was great heat as the comet entered the atmosphere it was exposed to the air the envelope of gases surrounding any celestial body a unit of pressure: the pressure that will support a column of mercury 760 mm high at sea level and 0 degrees centigrade the weather or climate at some place the atmosphere was thick with fog a particular environment or surrounding influence there was an atmosphere of excitement