at·mo·sphere 
/ˈætməˌsfiɚ/ noun
plural at·mo·spheres /ˈætməˌsfiɚ/ noun 1 a [singular] : the whole mass of air that surrounds the Earth
▪ Experts have noticed changes in the atmosphere. ▪ Meteoroids burn up as they pass through Earth's atmosphere.
b [count] : a mass of gases that surround a planet or star
▪ The planets have different atmospheres. 2 [count] : the air in a particular place or area — usually singular ▪ The waiting room's stuffy atmosphere made me feel a little sick. ▪ the moist atmosphere of the swamp 3 a [count] : the particular way a place or situation makes you feel — usually singular ▪ The inn has a romantic atmosphere. — often + of ▪ The relaxed atmosphere of the classroom was a stark contrast to the strict schools I'd gone to before. ▪ The news created an atmosphere of fear/excitement/confusion.
b [noncount] : an interesting or pleasing quality or effect
▪ a country inn with lots of atmosphere ▪ The food was good but the restaurant has no atmosphere.
▪ Experts have noticed changes in the atmosphere. ▪ Meteoroids burn up as they pass through Earth's atmosphere.
b [count] : a mass of gases that surround a planet or star
▪ The planets have different atmospheres.
b [noncount] : an interesting or pleasing quality or effect
▪ a country inn with lots of atmosphere ▪ The food was good but the restaurant has no atmosphere.
