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atmosphere

 

[ ˈæt.mə.sfɪər ]

Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

in weather

The envelope of gases surrounding the earth or another planet.

Synonyms

air, ozone layer, sky

Examples of usage

  • The atmosphere of Mars is very thin compared to Earth's atmosphere.
  • The atmosphere plays a crucial role in regulating temperature on Earth.
Context #2 | Noun

in a place or situation

The pervading tone or mood of a place, situation, or work of art.

Synonyms

ambiance, aura, vibe

Examples of usage

  • There was a tense atmosphere in the meeting room.
  • The movie created a mysterious atmosphere that captivated the audience.

Translations

Translations of the word "atmosphere" in other languages:

🇵🇹 atmosfera

🇮🇳 वायुमंडल

🇩🇪 Atmosphäre

🇮🇩 atmosfer

🇺🇦 атмосфера

🇵🇱 atmosfera

🇯🇵 大気 (たいき)

🇫🇷 atmosphère

🇪🇸 atmósfera

🇹🇷 atmosfer

🇰🇷 대기 (大氣)

🇸🇦 الغلاف الجوي

🇨🇿 atmosféra

🇸🇰 atmosféra

🇨🇳 大气 (dàqì)

🇸🇮 atmosfera

🇮🇸 loftslag

🇰🇿 атмосфера

🇬🇪 ატმოსფერო

🇦🇿 atmosfer

🇲🇽 atmósfera

Etymology

The word 'atmosphere' originated from the Greek word 'atmos', meaning 'vapor' or 'air', and 'sphaira', meaning 'sphere'. It was first used in English in the early 17th century to refer to the gaseous envelope surrounding the Earth. Over time, the term evolved to also encompass the mood or feel of a place or situation.

See also: ecosphere, spherical.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,198, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.