ambiance
Ambiance (noun) means the particular mood or atmosphere created by a place or its surroundings. Example: “The candlelit restaurant had a romantic ambiance.”
How to use ambiance
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe overall feel or vibe of a place.
Also spelled "ambience" — both spellings are common; "ambience" is slightly more usual in British English.
Word forms
ambiances plural
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The candlelit restaurant had a romantic _____.
Etymology
Borrowed directly from French ambiance, from ambiant, "surrounding".
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What does “ambiance” mean?
The word “ambiance” means the particular mood or atmosphere created by a place or its surroundings. In plain terms, the overall feel or vibe of a place.
How do you pronounce “ambiance”?
“Ambiance” is pronounced OM-bee-ons (/ˈɑm.bi.ɑns/ in IPA).
How do you use “ambiance” in a sentence?
Here is “ambiance” used in a sentence: “The candlelit restaurant had a romantic ambiance.”
What part of speech is “ambiance”?
“Ambiance” is a noun.
Where does the word “ambiance” come from?
The word “ambiance” comes from French. Borrowed directly from French ambiance, from ambiant, "surrounding".
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