ambience — the character and atmosphere of a place or situation
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the character and atmosphere of a place or situation
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈæmbiəns/
Example Sentences
- The jazz music and dim lighting created a sophisticated ambience in the coffee shop.
- He tried to create a romantic ambience by lighting 50 candles, but nearly set the house on fire instead.
- The hospital's new design focuses on creating a healing ambience for patients.
ambience
NOUN[/ˈæmbiəns/]
the character and atmosphere of a place or situation
Different places create different atmospheres
Am-bee serves ants in perfect ambience!
The audience experiences the perfect ambience
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From French 'ambiance', derived from Latin 'ambiens' (surrounding, going around), the present participle of 'ambire' meaning 'to go around' or 'surround'.
Breakdown
amb- (around) + -ience (state/quality of being) = ambience (the surrounding atmosphere or character of a place)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The jazz music and dim lighting created a sophisticated ambience in the coffee shop.”
“He tried to create a romantic ambience by lighting 50 candles, but nearly set the house on fire instead.”
“The hospital's new design focuses on creating a healing ambience for patients.”
“The ambience of the library was so peaceful that even the loudest student became a whisper ninja.”
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