Definitions for atmosphere
ˈæt məsˌfɪərat·mo·sphere

Princeton's WordNet(5.00 / 2 votes)Rate this definition:

1. atmosphere, ambiance, ambience(noun)

   a particular environment or surrounding influence

   "there was an atmosphere of excitement"

2. standard atmosphere, atmosphere, atm, standard pressure(noun)

   a unit of pressure: the pressure that will support a column of mercury 760 mm high at sea level and 0 degrees centigrade

3. atmosphere, air(noun)

   the mass of air surrounding the Earth

   "there was great heat as the comet entered the atmosphere"; "it was exposed to the air"

4. atmosphere, atmospheric state(noun)

   the weather or climate at some place

   "the atmosphere was thick with fog"

5. atmosphere(noun)

   the envelope of gases surrounding any celestial body

6. air, aura, atmosphere(noun)

   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"

Wiktionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. atmosphere(Noun)

   The gases surrounding the Earth or any astronomical body.

   Etymology: From atmosphaera, from ἀτμός + σφαῖρα.

2. atmosphere(Noun)

   The air in a particular place.

   Etymology: From atmosphaera, from ἀτμός + σφαῖρα.

3. atmosphere(Noun)

   The mood or feeling in a situation.

   Etymology: From atmosphaera, from ἀτμός + σφαῖρα.

4. atmosphere(Noun)

   A unit of measurement for pressure (symbol: atm)

   Etymology: From atmosphaera, from ἀτμός + σφαῖρα.

Webster Dictionary(2.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. Atmosphere(noun)

   the whole mass of aeriform fluid surrounding the earth; -- applied also to the gaseous envelope of any celestial orb, or other body; as, the atmosphere of Mars

   Etymology: [Gr. vapor (akin to Skr. tman breath, soul, G. athem breath) + sphere: cf. F. atmosphre. See Sphere.]

2. Atmosphere(noun)

   any gaseous envelope or medium

   Etymology: [Gr. vapor (akin to Skr. tman breath, soul, G. athem breath) + sphere: cf. F. atmosphre. See Sphere.]

3. Atmosphere(noun)

   a supposed medium around various bodies; as, electrical atmosphere, a medium formerly supposed to surround electrical bodies

   Etymology: [Gr. vapor (akin to Skr. tman breath, soul, G. athem breath) + sphere: cf. F. atmosphre. See Sphere.]

4. Atmosphere(noun)

   the pressure or weight of the air at the sea level, on a unit of surface, or about 14.7 Ibs. to the sq. inch

   Etymology: [Gr. vapor (akin to Skr. tman breath, soul, G. athem breath) + sphere: cf. F. atmosphre. See Sphere.]

5. Atmosphere(noun)

   any surrounding or pervading influence or condition

   Etymology: [Gr. vapor (akin to Skr. tman breath, soul, G. athem breath) + sphere: cf. F. atmosphre. See Sphere.]

6. Atmosphere(noun)

   the portion of air in any locality, or affected by a special physical or sanitary condition; as, the atmosphere of the room; a moist or noxious atmosphere

   Etymology: [Gr. vapor (akin to Skr. tman breath, soul, G. athem breath) + sphere: cf. F. atmosphre. See Sphere.]

Freebase(1.50 / 2 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Atmosphere

   An atmosphere is a layer of gases surrounding a material body of sufficient mass that is held in place by the gravity of the body. An atmosphere is more likely to be retained if the gravity is high and the atmosphere's temperature is low. Earth's atmosphere, which contains oxygen used by most organisms for respiration and carbon dioxide used by plants, algae and cyanobacteria for photosynthesis, also protects living organisms from genetic damage by solar ultraviolet radiation. Its current composition is the product of billions of years of biochemical modification of the paleoatmosphere by living organisms. The term stellar atmosphere describes the outer region of a star, and typically includes the portion starting from the opaque photosphere outwards. Relatively low-temperature stars may form compound molecules in their outer atmosphere.

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary(5.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. Atmosphere

   at′mo-sfēr, n. the gaseous envelope that surrounds the earth or any of the heavenly bodies: any gaseous medium: a conventional unit of atmospheric pressure: (fig.) any surrounding influence.—adjs. Atmospher′ic, -al, of or depending on the atmosphere.—adv. Atmospher′ically.—Atmospheric engine, a variety of steam-engine in which the steam is admitted only to the under side of the piston; Atmospheric hammer, a hammer driven by means of compressed air; Atmospheric railway, a railway where the motive-power is derived from the pressure of the atmosphere acting on a piston working in an iron tube of uniform bore. [Gr. atmos, air, sphaira, a sphere.]

U.S. National Library of Medicine(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Atmosphere

   The gaseous envelope surrounding a planet or similar body. (From Random House Unabridged Dictionary, 2d ed)

The Standard Electrical Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Atmosphere

   (a) A term applied to the atmospheric pressure as a practical unit of pressure equal to 15 lbs. to the square inch as generally taken. It is really about 14.7 lbs. per square inch, or 1,033 grams per square centimeter. (b) Air, q. v.

Dictionary of Nautical Terms(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. atmosphere

   The ambient air, or thin elastic fluid which surrounds the globe, and gradually diminishing in gravity rises to an unknown height, yet by gravitation partakes of all its motions.

Editors Contribution(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. atmosphere

   The air in a specific location.

   The atmosphere was calm, moderate and peaceful.

   Submitted by MaryC on January 13, 2020  

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British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'atmosphere' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #2124

2. Written Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'atmosphere' in Written Corpus Frequency: #3135

3. Nouns Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'atmosphere' in Nouns Frequency: #932

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of atmosphere in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of atmosphere in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of atmosphere in a Sentence

1. Lucy Nicholson:

   It was fascinating to visit parts of Russia rarely seen by tourists, restrictions on mass gatherings were suspended for the World Cup, creating an unusual carnival-like atmosphere.

2. Jeff Masters:

   The atmosphere is fundamentally chaotic and unpredictable, there's a limit to how much certainty we can have in the modeling.

3. Thomas Rimmele:

   The Inouye Solar Telescope's all about the magnetic field, to unravel the Sun's biggest mysteries, we have to not only be able to clearly see these tiny structures from 93 million miles away but very precisely measure their magnetic field strength and direction near the surface and trace the field as it extends out into the million-degree corona, the outer atmosphere of the Sun.

4. United Nations:

   The atmosphere was positive... everyone renewed their commitment to cease hostilities, we are working to develop a framework that builds on commonalities. Does this mean we removed all obstacles to a political solution? No, but we are getting there.

5. Mohamed Daoudou:

   The poll took place in a calm and peaceful atmosphere.

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