Definition
the atmosphere: the feeling, the mood; the air
I love the atmosphere at football matches. The air is electric and the general mood of the crowds is great.
the atmosphere (of a planet): the mixture of gases (around a planet)
- "Feel the thrust of a rocket motor reaching Mach 25 as you fly beyond the Earth's atmosphere."
- "The Carnival lasts for days and the atmosphere is unbelievable!"
- "A real atmosphere, you know."
- "You are due to leave Earth's atmosphere in 30 seconds."
- "Prepare yourself for the descent, you are going to re-enter the Earth's atmosphere."
- "I'm sure I would help create a convivial working atmosphere at Delavigne and you would soon fall in love with my spreadsheets, which are actually quite serious."
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