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ambient

Pronunciation: [ˈæm.bi.ənt]

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Learn how to use ambient in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “environment”

(adjective) related to the surrounding area. When we talk about ambient things, we mean what is around us or the atmosphere. It's like the gentle background sounds or lights that we often notice but don't pay much attention to.

Example

The ambient music at the café made it a relaxing place to study.

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The loud noise outside made the ambient sound in the room impossible to enjoy.

Example

What kind of ambient light do you prefer when reading a book?

Context: “temperature”

(adjective) referring to the temperature of the air around us. Ambient temperature tells us how warm or cold it is outside. It's what we feel when we step outside.

Example

The ambient temperature was perfect for a picnic in the park.

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The ambient temperature dropped too low for us to enjoy staying outside.

Example

What is the ambient temperature today?

How to pronounce ambient

Pronunciation: [ˈæm.bi.ənt]

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