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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Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 3 Apr. 2026
To really soak up the serene ambience, my advice is to visit in June or September.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026
However, through the years fewer of them seemed to be arriving over the lead-in weekend, so tournament director Bronwyn Greer made the decision this spring to let the qualifiers enjoy the ambience, too.
—Dale Robertson, Houston Chronicle, 28 Mar. 2026
Underlining the hotel’s focus on wellness and mindfulness, there is a spa lounge with holistic treatments available including massages and therapy baths, and a relaxation space that brings to mind the sci-fi ambience of a futuristic starship.
—Stephen Kelly, TheWeek, 26 Mar. 2026
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Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 3 Apr. 2026
To really soak up the serene ambience, my advice is to visit in June or September.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026
However, through the years fewer of them seemed to be arriving over the lead-in weekend, so tournament director Bronwyn Greer made the decision this spring to let the qualifiers enjoy the ambience, too.
—Dale Robertson, Houston Chronicle, 28 Mar. 2026
Underlining the hotel’s focus on wellness and mindfulness, there is a spa lounge with holistic treatments available including massages and therapy baths, and a relaxation space that brings to mind the sci-fi ambience of a futuristic starship.
—Stephen Kelly, TheWeek, 26 Mar. 2026
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 5 Apr. 2026.
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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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