atmosphere

Definitions

1. 1noun

   The whole mass of aeriform fluid surrounding the earth; -- applied also to the gaseous envelope of any celestial orb, or other body; as, the atmosphere of Mars.

2. 2noun

   Any gaseous envelope or medium.

3. 3noun

   A supposed medium around various bodies; as, electrical atmosphere, a medium formerly supposed to surround electrical bodies.

4. 4noun

   The pressure or weight of the air at the sea level, on a unit of surface, or about 14.7 Ibs. to the sq. inch.

5. 5noun

   Any surrounding or pervading influence or condition.

6. 6noun

   The portion of air in any locality, or affected by a special physical or sanitary condition; as, the atmosphere of the room; a moist or noxious atmosphere.

7. 7noun

   a distinctive but intangible quality surrounding a person or thing

   "an air of mystery"

   "the house had a neglected air"

   Synonyms

   airaura
8. 8noun

   the mass of air surrounding the Earth

   "there was great heat as the comet entered the atmosphere"

   "it was exposed to the air"

   Synonyms

   air
9. 9noun

   the envelope of gases surrounding any celestial body

10. 10noun

    a unit of pressure: the pressure that will support a column of mercury 760 mm high at sea level and 0 degrees centigrade

    Synonyms

    atm
11. 11noun

    the weather or climate at some place

    "the atmosphere was thick with fog"

12. 12noun

    a particular environment or surrounding influence

    "there was an atmosphere of excitement"

    Synonyms

    ambianceambience