ambient – relating to the immediate surroundings of something

(Pronounced am-bee-uhnt)

To remember the definition of the word ambient, use the following mnemonic:

I am so pleased the bees went (ambient) to explore the immediate surroundings of the garden as soon as I set the hive up. 

Examples of ambient in a sentence

The ambient light was perfect for filming their movie. 

The kitchen had a much higher ambient temperature. 

The street was silent, the usual ambient noise had completely stopped.