'atmosphere' definitions:

Definition of 'atmosphere'

(from WordNet)
noun
A particular environment or surrounding influence; "there was an atmosphere of excitement" [syn: atmosphere, ambiance, ambience]
noun
A unit of pressure: the pressure that will support a column of mercury 760 mm high at sea level and 0 degrees centigrade [syn: standard atmosphere, atmosphere, atm, standard pressure]
noun
The mass of air surrounding the Earth; "there was great heat as the comet entered the atmosphere"; "it was exposed to the air" [syn: atmosphere, air]
noun
The weather or climate at some place; "the atmosphere was thick with fog" [syn: atmosphere, atmospheric state]
noun
The envelope of gases surrounding any celestial body
noun
A distinctive but intangible quality surrounding a person or thing; "an air of mystery"; "the house had a neglected air"; "an atmosphere of defeat pervaded the candidate's headquarters"; "the place had an aura of romance" [syn: air, aura, atmosphere]