ambience
pronunciation
How to pronounce ambience in British English:
UK [ˈæmbiəns]
How to pronounce ambience in American English:
US [ˈæmbiəns, ɑŋˈbjɑŋs]
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- Noun:
- a particular environment or surrounding influence
- the atmosphere of an environment
Word Origin
- ambience (n.)
- 1797, from French ambiance (see ambient). Compare ambiance.
Example
- 1. A lovingly prepared meal served in the proper ambience can precipitate passion .
- 2. It consults consumers on everything from the ambience of its stores to its environmental policies .
- 3. Skate on the outdoor rink , feast upon grilled sausages and soak up the fairy-tale ambience in the heart of the city .
- 4. The crowd was older than I 'd expected , and the ambience felt more like a video-game convention than like a pop concert .
- 5. " When you eat western food , you need the ambience , " she says . " So you don 't dare speak loudly . And you have to be careful about clinking your cutlery loudly . It 's good for dates , very romantic , but not relaxed . "