NYT Dictionary

AMBIENCE

/ˈæm.bi.əns/
NounAM-bi-anceam-bi-ance · 3 syllablesGrade 8

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

Meaning

Alternative spelling of ambiance.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From ambient + -ence.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

atmosphereambiancealentoursambientambitborderlandscirclecircuitcircumambienciescircumjacencies

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles, including a pangram:

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