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Definition of ambience

ambience

/ˈæm.bi.əns/
am · bi · ence
Adverb:ambiently
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Plural:ambiences
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Adjective:ambient
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ambience Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The character, mood, or atmosphere of a place or situation.

Example

"The soft lighting and quiet classical music gave the restaurant a relaxing ambience."

2

Background sound or acoustic resonance present in a recording environment or location.

Example

"The sound engineer recorded two minutes of room ambience to blend smoothly under the dialogue."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Both 'ambience' and 'ambiance' are accepted spellings in English, with 'ambience' being the standard spelling in British English and 'ambiance' (reflecting the French spelling) often favored in American English.

• Nearby Words

ambidexterity
ambidextrous
ambidextrously
ambience
ambient
ambiguity
ambiguous

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 19th century from French ambiance, or formed directly in English from the adjective ambient, which stems from the Latin ambiens ('going around'), the present participle of ambire.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Ambience. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/ambience
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