ambient

About 3.76 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. adjective Encompassing on all sides; surrounding; encircling; enveloping.

   A cup of warm tea eventually cools to the ambient temperature.

2. adjective Evoking or creating an atmosphere: atmospheric.
3. adjective Relating to, or suitable for, storage at room temperature.

   ambient food

4. adjective Containing objects or describing a setting that one is interested in.
5. noun Something that surrounds; encompassing material, substance or shape.
6. noun The atmosphere; the surrounding air or sky; atmospheric components collectively such as air, clouds, water vapour, hail, etc.
7. noun A type of modern music that creates a relaxing and peaceful atmosphere.

Similar words

close surrounding environment ambience ambiance indoor compartment room carrier outside

Often followed by

temperature air temperatures light conditions pressure noise and water

Word family

ambients