atmosphere

noun

at·mo·sphere ˈat-mə-ˌsfir How to pronounce atmosphere (audio)

: the gaseous envelope of a celestial body (such as a planet)

: the whole mass of air surrounding the earth

: the air of a locality

the stuffy atmosphere of the waiting room

: a surrounding influence or environment

an atmosphere of hostility

: a unit of pressure equal to the pressure of the air at sea level or approximately 14.7 pounds per square inch (101,325 pascals)

: the overall aesthetic effect of a work of art

: an intriguing or singular tone, effect, or appeal

an inn with atmosphere

atmosphered

ˈat-mə-ˌsfird How to pronounce atmosphere (audio)

adjective

Example Sentences

Experts have noticed changes in the atmosphere. Meteoroids burn up as they pass through Earth's atmosphere. The planets have different atmospheres. a country inn with lots of atmosphere The food was good but the restaurant has no atmosphere.

Recent Examples on the Web Instead of an atmosphere, Mercury has a thin exposure made of atoms that use solar wind and strike meteoroids to blast off the surface, NASA writes.

Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 12 Sep. 2022 And the wetlands beavers create may have the extra benefit of stashing carbon out of the atmosphere.

The Salt Lake Tribune, 6 Sep. 2022 The two solid rocket boosters and core stage are filled with 733,000 gallons of propellant, which will push the Orion orbiter out of the atmosphere and into orbit.

Chris Morris, Fortune, 28 Aug. 2022 During radio occultation, radio waves bend against denser regions of the atmosphere, revealing information about temperature, humidity and pressure.

Isabelle Bousquette, WSJ, 24 Aug. 2022 Traveling 32 times faster than the speed of sound, the spacecraft will dip into the top layers of the atmosphere, shed some of that speed and skip like a rock back into space.

Nadia Drake, Scientific American, 24 Aug. 2022 But human influence is affecting the dynamics of weather systems, the periodicity of the jet stream and the moisture-holding capacity of the atmosphere.

Matthew Cappucci, Anchorage Daily News, 23 Aug. 2022 PWATs, or precipitable water indexes — a measure of how much moisture is present in a column of air from the bottom to the top of the atmosphere — are approaching a remarkable three inches.

Zach Rosenthal, BostonGlobe.com, 22 Aug. 2022 Meanwhile, carbon removal—sucking CO2 out of the atmosphere—has not been proven on any mass scale.

Robinson Meyer, The Atlantic, 18 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

earlier in Latinate form atmo-sphæra, from Greek atmós "steam, vapor" (probably contracted from aetmós, of uncertain origin) + -o- -o- + Latin sphaera sphere entry 1

Note: The word atmo-sphæra was apparently introduced by the English clergyman and natural philosopher John Wilkins (1614-72) in The Discovery of a World in the Moone (London, 1638), p. 138: "Proposition 10. That there is an Atmo-sphæra, or an orbe of grosse vaporous aire, immediately encompassing the body of the Moone."

First Known Use

1638, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

单词	atmosphere
释义	atmosphere noun at·mo·sphere ˈat-mə-ˌsfir 1 a : the gaseous envelope of a celestial body (such as a planet) b : the whole mass of air surrounding the earth 2 : the air of a locality the stuffy atmosphere of the waiting room 3 : a surrounding influence or environment an atmosphere of hostility 4 : a unit of pressure equal to the pressure of the air at sea level or approximately 14.7 pounds per square inch (101,325 pascals) 5 a : the overall aesthetic effect of a work of art b : an intriguing or singular tone, effect, or appeal an inn with atmosphere atmosphered ˈat-mə-ˌsfird adjective Synonyms air ambience ambiance aroma aura climate flavor halo karma mood nimbus note odor patina smell temper vibration(s) See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Experts have noticed changes in the atmosphere. Meteoroids burn up as they pass through Earth's atmosphere. The planets have different atmospheres. a country inn with lots of atmosphere The food was good but the restaurant has no atmosphere. Recent Examples on the Web Instead of an atmosphere, Mercury has a thin exposure made of atoms that use solar wind and strike meteoroids to blast off the surface, NASA writes. Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 12 Sep. 2022 And the wetlands beavers create may have the extra benefit of stashing carbon out of the atmosphere. The Salt Lake Tribune, 6 Sep. 2022 The two solid rocket boosters and core stage are filled with 733,000 gallons of propellant, which will push the Orion orbiter out of the atmosphere and into orbit. Chris Morris, Fortune, 28 Aug. 2022 During radio occultation, radio waves bend against denser regions of the atmosphere, revealing information about temperature, humidity and pressure. Isabelle Bousquette, WSJ, 24 Aug. 2022 Traveling 32 times faster than the speed of sound, the spacecraft will dip into the top layers of the atmosphere, shed some of that speed and skip like a rock back into space. Nadia Drake, Scientific American, 24 Aug. 2022 But human influence is affecting the dynamics of weather systems, the periodicity of the jet stream and the moisture-holding capacity of the atmosphere. Matthew Cappucci, Anchorage Daily News, 23 Aug. 2022 PWATs, or precipitable water indexes — a measure of how much moisture is present in a column of air from the bottom to the top of the atmosphere — are approaching a remarkable three inches. Zach Rosenthal, BostonGlobe.com, 22 Aug. 2022 Meanwhile, carbon removal—sucking CO2 out of the atmosphere—has not been proven on any mass scale. Robinson Meyer, The Atlantic, 18 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology earlier in Latinate form atmo-sphæra, from Greek atmós "steam, vapor" (probably contracted from aetmós, of uncertain origin) + -o- -o- + Latin sphaera sphere entry 1 Note: The word atmo-sphæra was apparently introduced by the English clergyman and natural philosopher John Wilkins (1614-72) in The Discovery of a World in the Moone (London, 1638), p. 138: "Proposition 10. That there is an Atmo-sphæra, or an orbe of grosse vaporous aire, immediately encompassing the body of the Moone." First Known Use 1638, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Phrases Containing atmosphere clear the atmosphere clear the atmosphere Kids Definition atmosphere noun at·mo·sphere ˈat-mə-ˌsfir 1 : the whole mass of air that surrounds the earth 2 : the gas surrounding a heavenly body (as a planet) The atmosphere of Mars is made up mostly of carbon dioxide. 3 : the air in a particular place 4 : a surrounding influence or set of conditions an atmosphere of excitement Medical Definition atmosphere noun at·mo·sphere ˈat-mə-ˌsfi(ə)r 1 : the whole mass of air surrounding the earth 2 : the air of a locality 3 : a unit of pressure equal to the pressure of the air at sea level or to 101,325 pascals or to approximately 14.7 pounds per square inch atmosphere noun 1 as in aura a special quality or impression associated with something the fireplace and cozy armchairs give the bookstore the atmosphere of a comfortable home Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance aura air ambience aroma climate feel smell mood flavor ambiance sense feeling odor patina temper halo karma nimbus vibration(s) mystique romance spirit note image characteristic tone aureole sensation illusion property notion attribute peculiarity trait aureola semblance overtone character genius loci suggestion picture color mark 2 as in environment the circumstances, conditions, or objects by which one is surrounded liked the quiet and scholarly atmosphere of his prep school Synonyms & Similar Words environment surroundings environs climate surround ambient context setting space milieu terrain place location backdrop mise-en-scène situation element contexture medium clime background position habitat status geography microenvironment
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