word
Atmosphere
A-tmuh-sfihr
/ˈætmʌˌsfɪr/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
atmosphere
Dictionary meaning
A distinctive but intangible quality surrounding a person or thing.
Examples
- There was great heat as the comet entered the atmosphere.
- The atmosphere was thick with fog.
Synonyms: air
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