{ "atmosphere":{ "antonyms":[], "definitions":{ ": a surrounding influence or environment":[ "an atmosphere of hostility" ], ": a unit of pressure equal to the pressure of the air at sea level or approximately 14.7 pounds per square inch (101,325 pascals )":[], ": an intriguing or singular tone, effect, or appeal":[ "an inn with atmosphere" ], ": the air of a locality":[ "the stuffy atmosphere of the waiting room" ], ": the gaseous envelope of a celestial body (such as a planet)":[], ": the overall aesthetic effect of a work of art":[], ": the whole mass of air surrounding the earth":[] }, "examples":[ "Experts have noticed changes in the atmosphere .", "Meteoroids burn up as they pass through Earth's atmosphere .", "The planets have different atmospheres .", "a country inn with lots of atmosphere", "The food was good but the restaurant has no atmosphere .", "Recent Examples on the Web", "At the Capitol on Thursday, the atmosphere was festive, as environmentalists congregated on the building\u2019s steps with a giant, inflatable turtle. \u2014 Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times , 30 June 2022", "Increasingly on that last tour, the atmosphere wasn\u2019t particularly good anyway. \u2014 Ryan Reed, SPIN , 29 June 2022", "The atmosphere was tense, and residents peppered speakers and each other with comments and occasionally heated words. \u2014 Emily Goodykoontz, Anchorage Daily News , 29 June 2022", "The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, if incongruously staid given the journey her guests were about to go on. \u2014 Cassady Rosenblum, Rolling Stone , 28 June 2022", "For the last several weeks, Clark said the atmosphere at the clinic was somber. \u2014 al , 27 June 2022", "The family atmosphere was evident during his visits. \u2014 Richard Davenport, Arkansas Online , 26 June 2022", "Inside, the atmosphere is warm and inviting, with candlelight and an eclectic music selection that jumps seamlessly from Fela Kuti to Quincy Jones. \u2014 Michael Alberty | For The Oregonian/oregonlive, oregonlive , 18 June 2022", "The atmosphere around youth and high school sports is already combustible. \u2014 Nancy Armour, USA TODAY , 14 June 2022" ], "first_known_use":{ "1638, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":"" }, "history_and_etymology":{ "earlier in Latinate form atmo-sph\u00e6ra, from Greek atm\u00f3s \"steam, vapor\" (probably contracted from aetm\u00f3s, of uncertain origin) + -o- -o- + Latin sphaera sphere entry 1":"" }, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8at-m\u0259-\u02ccsfir", "\u02c8at-m\u0259-\u02ccsfi(\u0259)r" ], "synonym_discussion":"", "synonyms":[ "air", "ambience", "ambiance", "aroma", "aura", "climate", "flavor", "halo", "karma", "mood", "nimbus", "note", "odor", "patina", "smell", "temper", "vibration(s)" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-024259", "type":[ "adjective", "noun" ] }, "ATM":{ "type":[ "abbreviation", "noun" ], "definitions":{ "atmosphere; atmospheric":[], ": a computerized electronic machine that performs basic banking functions (such as handling check deposits or issuing cash withdrawals)":[], "asynchronous transfer mode":[] }, "pronounciation":[ "\u02cc\u0101-(\u02cc)t\u0113-\u02c8em", "\u02cc\u0101-\u02cct\u0113-\u02c8em" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{ "1975, in the meaning defined above":"Noun" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-052938" }, "atm":{ "type":[ "abbreviation", "noun" ], "definitions":{ "atmosphere; atmospheric":[], ": a computerized electronic machine that performs basic banking functions (such as handling check deposits or issuing cash withdrawals)":[], "asynchronous transfer mode":[] }, "pronounciation":[ "\u02cc\u0101-(\u02cc)t\u0113-\u02c8em", "\u02cc\u0101-\u02cct\u0113-\u02c8em" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{ "1975, in the meaning defined above":"Noun" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-154219" } }