[ˈatməsfɪə], (Noun)

Definitions:
- the envelope of gases surrounding the earth or another planet
(e.g: part of the sun's energy is absorbed by the earth's atmosphere)

- the pervading tone or mood of a place, situation, or creative work
(e.g: the hotel has won commendations for its friendly, welcoming atmosphere)


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Origin:
mid 17th century: from modern Latin atmosphaera, from Greek atmos ‘vapour’ + sphaira ‘ball, globe’