AMBIANCE Definition & Meaning

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noun

plural ambiances

the mood, character, quality, tone, atmosphere, etc., particularly of an environment or milieu:
The restaurant had a delightful ambiance.
that which surrounds or encompasses; environment.

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of ambiance¹

First recorded in 1885–95; from French, equivalent to ambi(ant) “surrounding” ( Middle French, also ambient ), from Latin; ambient + -ance -ance

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Synonym Study

See environment.

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Knight and Hofvendahl, whose home was such a key part of the ambiance so treasured by neighbors, are undecided.

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Director Sam Pinkleton turns up the party volume in a revival that sometimes allows the comic ambiance to get the better of its emotional through line.

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The wine, service, drinks, ambiance and vibe are all equally as important as the food or price you're paying.

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The earnestness is almost as overwhelming as the ambiance.

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Each concept has offered something unique to Washington but with a consistent commitment to great food, service and ambiance true to our brand.

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