atmosphere · n
atmosphere (AIR INSIDE)
B2 the air inside a room or other place
Dictionary examples:
The atmosphere in the room was so stuffy I could hardly breathe. (58.9)
atmosphere (FEELING)
B1 the feeling which exists in a place or situation
Dictionary examples:
The library had an atmosphere of panic during exam week. (0.0)
The dentist's waiting room had an atmosphere of fear and shaky smiles. (0.0)
There was an atmosphere of surprise when the cat won the dog show. (0.0)
There's a very relaxed atmosphere in our office. (34.3)
There has been an atmosphere of gloom in the factory since it was announced that it would be closing. (70.6)
the atmosphere
B2 the mixture of gases around the Earth
Dictionary examples:
These factories are releasing toxic gases into the atmosphere. (40.2)