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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Craft cocktails like the Cloud Nine, Eclipse Martini and Sundown Spritz channel the sky-high ambience, while the food menu offers a range of trans-Pacific shareables, appetizers and entrees.
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Joe Yogerst, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
Still, the highlight of a trip just might be a visit to Chora, the capital village two miles from the resort, to soak up the ambience or take a cooking class with Yia Yia Irene, the owner of Irene’s Restaurant, which has fed the island for over 70 years.
—Jinnie Lee Laura Regensdorf Elissa Suh Roxanne Fequiere, New York Times, 15 May 2025
The eclectic bar also is known for excellent cocktails and a fun ambience.
—Valerie Fraser Luesse, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2025
Enjoy a world of flavors and ambience ranging from cozy to elegant at the destination’s top spots for lunch, dinner, or a leisurely weekend brunch—a favorite with locals.
—Visit Dallas, AFAR Media, 7 Mar. 2025
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Joe Yogerst, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
Still, the highlight of a trip just might be a visit to Chora, the capital village two miles from the resort, to soak up the ambience or take a cooking class with Yia Yia Irene, the owner of Irene’s Restaurant, which has fed the island for over 70 years.
—Jinnie Lee Laura Regensdorf Elissa Suh Roxanne Fequiere, New York Times, 15 May 2025
The eclectic bar also is known for excellent cocktails and a fun ambience.
—Valerie Fraser Luesse, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2025
Enjoy a world of flavors and ambience ranging from cozy to elegant at the destination’s top spots for lunch, dinner, or a leisurely weekend brunch—a favorite with locals.
—Visit Dallas, AFAR Media, 7 Mar. 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 Jun. 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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