Dictionary entries for 'ambiance'

Synonyms

am·bi·ance,
also am·bi·ence (ăḿbē-əns, äN-byäNś)

[French, from ambiant, surrounding, from Latin ambiēns, ambient-; see ambient.]

noun

The special atmosphere or mood created by a particular environment: “The noir ambience is dominated by low-key lighting . . . and deep shadows, creating feelings of disorientation, loneliness and entrapment” (UCLA Film/TV Archive)