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Word: Atmosphere
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
mid 17th century: from modern Latin atmosphaera, from Greek atmos ‘vapour’ + sphaira ‘ball, globe’
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Phonetic Spelling:
ˈatməsfɪə
Dialects: British English
Definition:
the envelope of gases surrounding the earth or another planet
Short Definition:gases surrounding the earth
Examples:- part of the sun's energy is absorbed by the earth's atmosphere
Definition:
the pervading tone or mood of a place, situation, or creative work
Short Definition:tone or mood
Examples:- the hotel has won commendations for its friendly, welcoming atmosphere
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