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ambience

noun
am·​bi·​ence | \ ˈam-bÄ“-É™n(t)s How to pronounce ambience (audio) , ˈäm-bÄ“-än(t)s\
variants: or ambiance

Definition of ambience

: a feeling or mood associated with a particular place, person, or thing : atmosphere The restaurant's soft music and candlelight gave it a romantic ambience.

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Examples of ambience in a Sentence

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In honor of the show’s 1959 setting, Cafe 50’s is doubling down on its bygone ambience — and doubling its staff — in order to serve authentic 30-cent malts (usually around $6) to Maisel Day customers. Christi Carras, Los Angeles Times, "Stockpiling pastrami and doubling staff, L.A. businesses prepare for ‘Maisel Day’," 14 Aug. 2019 The sound of trickling water also creates a soothing ambience to the garden. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Couple turn east side party house into historically appropriate home with lush gardens," 25 July 2019 Exposed beams and a floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace create a cozy and lodge-like ambience in the adjacent and spacious family room. Monica Lander, The Mercury News, "Sponsored: Extraordinary Orinda Country Club estate," 23 July 2019 The six-track release plays with ambience and rhythm to conjure bedroom magic, so give it a full rinse. Billboard Staff, Billboard, "New Music Friday: The Week's Nine Best Dance Tracks From Sofi Tukker, Lykke Li With Skrillex & More," 12 July 2019 The ambience inside Dal Mare can best be described as upscale casual. Coco Mccabe, BostonGlobe.com, "Dal Mare in Beverly Farms offers a classic night out," 7 Aug. 2019 Situated on a corner lot in Upper Rockridge, this stunning new four-plus-bedroom, three-bathroom contemporary is sure to excite with its chic ambience. Bang Staff And Correspondents, The Mercury News, "Sponsored: Stunning Rockridge home with amazing city views," 22 July 2019 Part of the reason the club draws so well is the ambience of the ballpark throughout the summer. Patrick Saunders, The Denver Post, "Rockies Mailbag: Should Colorado be buyers, sellers or bystanders at the MLB trade deadline?," 16 July 2019 Despite its significance, Mt. Wilson was forgotten for a while, a victim of the city lights that ruined its darkroom ambience, of bigger scopes, and then of philanthropic evolution — the Carnegie Institution pulled out 30 years ago. Chris Erskinecolumnist, Los Angeles Times, "Postcard From L.A.: In the moon glow of Mt. Wilson, go find your place in the cosmos," 15 July 2019

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First Known Use of ambience

1815, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for ambience

French ambiance, from ambiant ambient

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