Definition of "ambient" in Englisch

adjective

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

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

2. (music) Evoking or creating an atmosphere: atmospheric.

3. Relating to, or suitable for, storage at room temperature.

   • ambient food
   • ambient warehousing

4. (mathematics) Containing objects or describing a setting that one is interested in.

noun

1. Something that surrounds; encompassing material, substance or shape.

2. (astrology) The atmosphere; the surrounding air or sky; atmospheric components collectively such as air, clouds, water vapour, hail, etc.

   • It might be also, that attracted by that great void Vacuum ... all the ambients would be rarified, and particularly, the air.

3. (uncountable, music) A type of modern music that creates a relaxing and peaceful atmosphere.