Atmosphere
Definition
Atmosphere is a noun that refers to the layer of gases surrounding a planet, especially Earth. It also describes the general feeling or mood in a particular environment or setting.
Parts of Speech
- Noun
Pronunciation
American English
- IPA Pronunciation: /ˈætməsˌfɪr/
- Respelling: AT-muhs-feer
British English
- IPA Pronunciation: /ˈætməsˌfɪə/
- Respelling: AT-muhs-fee-uh
The pronunciation of "atmosphere" differs slightly between American and British English, particularly in the final syllable.
Etymology
The word "atmosphere" comes from the Greek words "atmos," meaning "vapor" or "steam," and "sphaira," meaning "sphere." The term was adopted into English in the mid-17th century to describe the gaseous layer surrounding Earth.
Derivatives
- Atmospheric (adjective)
- Atmospherically (adverb)
- Atmospherics (noun)
- Exosphere (noun)
- Stratosphere (noun)
Synonyms
- Air
- Environment
- Ambiance
Antonyms
- Vacuum
- Void
- None
Usage
The term "atmosphere" is commonly used in scientific contexts to describe the layer of gases around Earth, as in "The atmosphere is essential for sustaining life." It is also used in everyday language to describe the mood or setting of a place, such as "The restaurant has a cozy atmosphere."
Related Terms
- Climate: The weather conditions prevailing in an area over a long period.
- Troposphere: The lowest layer of Earth’s atmosphere, where weather occurs.
- Stratosphere: The layer of the atmosphere above the troposphere.
Detailed Definitions
Noun
- The layer of gases surrounding Earth or another planet: Refers to the gaseous envelope that protects and sustains life on Earth.
- Example: "The Earth’s atmosphere contains oxygen, which is essential for life."
- The general mood or feeling in a particular environment: Used to describe the emotional tone or ambiance in a setting.
- Example: "The café has a relaxed atmosphere."
atmosphere
The atmosphere of the Earth is essential for sustaining life.
Emma loved the cafe's atmosphere, where the gentle hum of conversation mixed with the aroma of freshly brewed coffee.
The sun shone brightly, creating a cheerful atmosphere in the park.
🇨🇳 Mandarin
- 大气 (For "envelope of gases")
- IPA Pronunciation: /dà qì/
- Respelling: da4 qi4
- 氛围 (For "mood or tone of a place")
- IPA Pronunciation: /fēn wéi/
- Respelling: fen1 wei2
🇮🇳 Hindi
- वायुमंडल (For "envelope of gases")
- IPA Pronunciation: /vaːjʊməɳɖəl/
- Respelling: vāyumandal
- माहौल (For "mood or tone of a place")
- IPA Pronunciation: /maːhɔːl/
- Respelling: māhōl
🇪🇸 Spanish
- Atmósfera (Both for "envelope of gases" and "mood or tone of a place")
- IPA Pronunciation: /atˈmos.fe.ɾa/
- Respelling: at-mos-fe-ra
🇫🇷 French
- Atmosphère (Both for "envelope of gases" and "mood or tone of a place")
- IPA Pronunciation: /at.mɔs.fɛʁ/
- Respelling: at-mos-fère
🇸🇦 Modern Standard Arabic
- الجو (For "envelope of gases")
- IPA Pronunciation: /al-jaww/
- Respelling: al-jaww
- أجواء (For "mood or tone of a place")
- IPA Pronunciation: /ʔaʤwaːʔ/
- Respelling: ajwā'
🇧🇩 Bengali
- বায়ুমণ্ডল (For "envelope of gases")
- IPA Pronunciation: /bajoːmonɖol/
- Respelling: bayomondol
- আবেগ (For "mood or tone of a place")
- IPA Pronunciation: /abeɡ/
- Respelling: abeg
🇷🇺 Russian
- Атмосфера (Both for "envelope of gases" and "mood or tone of a place")
- IPA Pronunciation: /ɐtˈmosfʲɪrə/
- Respelling: atmosfera
🇵🇹 Portuguese
- Atmosfera (Both for "envelope of gases" and "mood or tone of a place")
- IPA Pronunciation: /ɐt.muˈsfɛ.ɾɐ/
- Respelling: at-mu-sfé-ra
🇮🇩 Indonesian
- Atmosfer (For "envelope of gases")
- IPA Pronunciation: /atˈmosfer/
- Respelling: atmosfer
- Suasana (For "mood or tone of a place")
- IPA Pronunciation: /suˈasana/
- Respelling: su-asana
🇩🇪 German
- Atmosphäre (Both for "envelope of gases" and "mood or tone of a place")
- IPA Pronunciation: /atmoˈsfɛːʁə/
- Respelling: at-mo-sfäre
🇯🇵 Japanese
- 大気 (For "envelope of gases")
- IPA Pronunciation: /taiki/
- Respelling: taiki
- 雰囲気 (For "mood or tone of a place")
- IPA Pronunciation: /fun'iki/
- Respelling: fun'iki
🇻🇳 Vietnamese
- Khí quyển (For "envelope of gases")
- IPA Pronunciation: /khi˧˥ kwən˧˧/
- Respelling: khí quyển
- Bầu không khí (For "mood or tone of a place")
- IPA Pronunciation: /ɓəu˩˧ kʰɔ˧˦˥ kʰi˧˥/
- Respelling: bầu không khí
🇰🇷 Korean
- 대기 (For "envelope of gases")
- IPA Pronunciation: /tɛːɡi/
- Respelling: dae-gi
- 분위기 (For "mood or tone of a place")
- IPA Pronunciation: /bunwigʰi/
- Respelling: bun-wi-gi
🇹🇷 Turkish
- Atmosfer (Both for "envelope of gases" and "mood or tone of a place")
- IPA Pronunciation: /atmoˈsfeɾ/
- Respelling: atmosfer
🇵🇰 Urdu
- فضا (For "envelope of gases")
- IPA Pronunciation: /fizaː/
- Respelling: fizā
- ماحول (For "mood or tone of a place")
- IPA Pronunciation: /maːhɔːl/
- Respelling: māhōl
