atmosphere
at.mo.sphere \'at-m*-.sfi(*)r\ n [NL atmosphaera, fr. Gk atmos vapor + L
sphaera sphere; akin]to Gk ae-nai to blow - more at WIND 1a: a gaseous mass
enveloping a heavenly body (as a planet) 1b: the whole mass of air
surrounding the earth 2: the air of a locality 3: a surrounding influence
or environment 4: a unit of pressure equal to the pressure of the air at
sea level or appr oximately 14.7 pounds to the square inch 5a: the overall
aesthetic effect of a work of art 5b: a dominant effect or appeal