atmosphere

Definition

• n. a particular environment or surrounding influence
• n. the mass of air surrounding the Earth
• n. the weather or climate at some place
• n. the envelope of gases surrounding any celestial body

Word forms

Plural

atmospheres

Example sentences

1. n.

   The atmosphere at the concert was filled with excitement and joy.

2. n.

   At sea level, the atmosphere exerts a pressure of about 1013 hPa.