NYT Dictionary

AMBIANCE

/ˈɑm.bi.ɑns/
NounAM-bi-anceam-bi-ance · 3 syllablesGrade 10

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2022, 2023, 2025

Meaning

A particular mood or atmosphere of an environment or surrounding influence.

Etymology

Origin: French

Unadapted borrowing from French ambiance.

Synonyms & Antonyms

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles, including a pangram:

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