Atmosphere

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈæt.mÉ™sËŒfɪə(ɹ)/
• US IPA: /ˈætmÉ™sËŒfɪɹ/

Alternative forms

• atmosphære archaic

Origin

From New Latin atmosphaera, from Ancient Greek ἀτμός (atmós, "steam") + Ancient Greek σφαῖρα (sphaĩra, "sphere"); corresponding to - + sphere + - (?).

Noun

1. The gases surrounding the Earth or any astronomical body.
2. The air in a particular place.
3. The mood or feeling in a situation.
4. A unit of measurement for pressure (symbol: atm)

Synonyms

• (mood) air, ambiance, feeling, mood

Meronyms

Related terms

• atmospheric
• atmospherics