aerosphere

noun

aero·​sphere
ˈer-ə-ˌsfir
plural -s
: the body of air around the earth : atmosphere

Word History

Etymology

French aérosphère, from aér- aer- + sphère -sphere

First Known Use

1799, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of aerosphere was in 1799

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“Aerosphere.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aerosphere. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.

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