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atmosphere

noun at·mo·sphere \ˈat-mə-ˌsfir\

: the whole mass of air that surrounds the Earth

: a mass of gases that surround a planet or star

: the air in a particular place or area

Full Definition of ATMOSPHERE

1
a :  the gaseous envelope of a celestial body (as a planet)
b :  the whole mass of air surrounding the earth
2
:  the air of a locality
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>
at·mo·sphered \-ˌsfird\ adjective
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Origin of ATMOSPHERE

New Latin atmosphaera, from Greek atmos vapor + Latin sphaera sphere
First Known Use: 1677

Other Climate/Meteorology Terms

monsoon, occlusion, ozone, rime, squall, zephyr
ATMOSPHERE Defined for Kids

atmosphere

noun at·mo·sphere \ˈat-mə-ˌsfir\

Definition of ATMOSPHERE for Kids

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 Dictionary

atmosphere

noun at·mo·sphere \ˈat-mə-ˌsfi(ə)r\

Medical Definition of ATMOSPHERE

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
at·mo·spher·ic \ˌat-mə-ˈsfi(ə)r-ik, -ˈsfer-\ adjective

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