atmosphere — the mixture of gases that surrounds the earth
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the mixture of gases that surrounds the earth
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈætməsˌfɪr/
Example Sentences
- The party's atmosphere was so awkward that even the balloons looked uncomfortable.
- Scientists study the atmosphere to understand climate change.
- The cozy atmosphere of the café made him fall asleep in his coffee.
atmosphere
NOUN[/ˈætməsˌfɪr/]
the mixture of gases that surrounds the earth
The candlelit jazz bar has such a cozy atmosphere that strangers feel like old friends.
As the hikers climbed higher, the thin atmosphere made the air feel colder and harder to breathe. (ATMOSPHERE = ATMOS (vapor/air) + SPHERE (a surrounding region) → the air surrounding something)
The Earth's atmosphere extends through the stratosphere, forming a protective sphere around our planet.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Greek 'atmos' (vapor, steam) and 'sphaira' (sphere, ball). The term was coined in the 17th century to describe the gaseous envelope surrounding Earth.
Breakdown
atmos (Greek: vapor, steam) + sphaira (Greek: sphere) = atmosphere
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The party's atmosphere was so awkward that even the balloons looked uncomfortable.”
“Scientists study the atmosphere to understand climate change.”
“The cozy atmosphere of the café made him fall asleep in his coffee.”
“The teacher tried to create a positive learning atmosphere in the classroom.”
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