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noun
[usually in singular] 1the envelope of gases surrounding the earth or another planet:part of the sun’s energy is absorbed by the earth’s atmosphere the air in any particular place:we couldn’t breathe in the dusty atmosphere of his apartment (abbreviation: atm) Physics a unit of pressure equal to mean atmospheric pressure at sea level, 101,325 pascals.
2the pervading tone or mood of a place, situation, or work of art:the hotel is famous for its friendly, welcoming atmosphere this crisis further compounded the prevailing atmosphere of gloom a pleasurable and interesting or exciting mood:a superb restaurant, full of atmosphere
