ambience

[am-bee-uhns, ahn-byahns]

noun

plural

ambiences 

1. ambiance.

ambience

/ ɑ̃bjɑ̃s, ˈæmbɪəns /

noun

1. the atmosphere of a place

Word History and Origins

Origin of ambience¹

First recorded in 1885–90

Word History and Origins

Origin of ambience¹

C19: from French ambiance, from ambiant surrounding; see _ambient

Example Sentences

Hosting on a budget is a rite of passage, I think—a kind of domestic apprenticeship where you suddenly realize that ambience is not something you can buy in the seasonal aisle.

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“It was just such a fantastic ambience—it blew me away,” he said.

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Berry’s score is integral to the class’ meditative ambience.

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Market-research firm Technomic said that diners are noticing the changes, with opinions of Chili’s decor, cleanliness and ambience all improved from a year ago.

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On a recent Sunday night, the low-lighted ambience of the restaurant met the purple lights of the dance room, with people sitting all around for a peek at the moves on display.

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Related Words

• atmosphere 
• surroundings