noun
ambiance
OM-bee-ons
noun
1
The particular mood or atmosphere created by a place or its surroundings.
"The candlelit restaurant had a romantic ambiance."
"Soft jazz added to the café's relaxed ambiance."
How to Use Ambiance
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe overall feel or vibe of a place.
UK vs US
Also spelled "ambience" — both spellings are common; "ambience" is slightly more usual in British English.
Easily confused with
ambience
Common pairings
warm ambiance
cozy ambiance
set the ambiance
Word Forms
ambiances plural
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Etymology
Borrowed directly from French ambiance, from ambiant, "surrounding".