ambience
noun
am·bi·ence
ˈam-bē-ən(t)s 
ˈäm-bē-än(t)s
variants
or ambiance
: 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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If the Beatles at Shea Stadium in ’65 was packed with shrieking teenage fans, the All Starrs at the Venetian incubated quite a different ambience about six decades later.
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Mark Leibovich, The Atlantic, 31 Mar. 2025
On the Deck 7 Promenade, Masters of the Sea is one of the ship’s most popular, with a pub ambience and an extensive craft beer list, including three made in the ship’s own brewery.
—Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 17 Jan. 2025
While a discerning wine list and note-perfect dishes are always key when selecting a restaurant for an intimate dinner, the ambience is also paramount.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 13 Jan. 2025
But this quirky restaurant in Mexico’s second largest city personifies the offbeat ambience and culinary artistry that makes Guadalajara one of the leading south-of-the-border foodie destinations.
—Joe Yogerst, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
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Mark Leibovich, The Atlantic, 31 Mar. 2025
On the Deck 7 Promenade, Masters of the Sea is one of the ship’s most popular, with a pub ambience and an extensive craft beer list, including three made in the ship’s own brewery.
—Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 17 Jan. 2025
While a discerning wine list and note-perfect dishes are always key when selecting a restaurant for an intimate dinner, the ambience is also paramount.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 13 Jan. 2025
But this quirky restaurant in Mexico’s second largest city personifies the offbeat ambience and culinary artistry that makes Guadalajara one of the leading south-of-the-border foodie destinations.
—Joe Yogerst, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for ambience
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“Ambience.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ambience. Accessed 6 Apr. 2025.
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ambience
noun
am·bi·ence
variants
or ambiance
: a feeling or mood that is related to a particular place, person, or thing
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