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ambience

Pronunciation: /ˈambɪəns/

(also ambiance)
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Definition of ambience

noun

  • the character and atmosphere of a place:the relaxed ambience of the cocktail lounge is popular with guests
  • quality or character given to a sound recording by the space in which the sound occurs.

Origin:

late 19th century: from ambient + -ence, or from French ambiance, from ambiant 'surrounding'

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