ambience

noun am·bi·ence \ˈam-bē-ən(t)s, ˈäm-bē-än(t)s\

: the mood or feeling of a particular place

Full Definition of AMBIENCE

: a feeling or mood associated with a particular place, person, or thing : atmosphere

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am·bi·ence or am·bi·ance \ˈam-bē-ən(t)s, ˈäm-bē-än(t)s\

French ambiance, from ambiant ambient

First Known Use: 1815

Synonyms: air, aura (or ambiance), aroma, atmosphere, climate, flavor, halo, karma, mood, nimbus, note, odor, patina, smell, temper, vibration(s)

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