atmosphere
Translation
atmosphere
Examples
The Earth's atmosphere protects us from the sun.
The Earth's atmosphere protects us from the sun.
The restaurant had a relaxed atmosphere.
The restaurant had a relaxed atmosphere.
Grammar Patterns
((the atmosphere)) the layer of gases around a planet The Earth's atmosphere is thin.
((a/an + adjective + atmosphere)) the mood or feeling in a place The pub has a friendly atmosphere.
Similar Words
Synonyms: air, environment; mood, feeling, ambience
Etymology
From Greek 'atmos' (vapor) + 'sphaira' (sphere). The 'vapor sphere' around the Earth.
Memory Tips
Think of 'atmo-sphere' as the sphere of air around us, or the 'sphere' of feeling in a room.