atmospheres

1. a particular environment or surrounding influenceExamples: "there was an atmosphere of excitement"Synonyms: ambiance, ambience, atmosphere

2. a unit of pressure: the pressure that will support a column of mercury 760 mm high at sea level and 0 degrees centigradeSynonyms: atm, atmosphere, standard atmosphere, standard pressure

3. the mass of air surrounding the EarthExamples: "there was great heat as the comet entered the atmosphere"; "it was exposed to the air"Synonyms: air, atmosphere

4. the weather or climate at some placeExamples: "the atmosphere was thick with fog"Synonyms: atmosphere, atmospheric state

5. the envelope of gases surrounding any celestial bodySynonyms: atmosphere

6. a distinctive but intangible quality surrounding a person or thingExamples: "an air of mystery"; "the house had a neglected air"; "an atmosphere of defeat pervaded the candidate's headquarters"Synonyms: air, atmosphere, aura