Ambiances

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. A distinctive atmosphere or mood created by a particular environment or setting
2. the surrounding influence that evokes a certain feeling or response in individuals
3. a combination of sensory elements contributing to the impression of a space or experience

Etymology: "Ambiances" is simply the plural of "ambiance," so it is best understood through that base word. "Ambiance" is an unadapted borrowing from French "ambiance," meaning the surrounding environment or atmosphere of a place. English took the word over with its French spelling and sense largely intact, and the plural follows the usual English pattern of adding an "s," which is why the form reads as a count noun, one atmosphere in a room and several across different settings.

Synonyms: atmospheres, environments, settings