atmo-

1. a combining form meaning “air,” used in the formation of compound words:

   atmosphere.

atmo-

combining_form

1. air or vapour

   atmosphere

   atmometer

Word History and Origins

Origin of atmo-¹

< Greek, combining form of atmós vapor, smoke

Word History and Origins

Origin of atmo-¹

via New Latin from Greek atmos vapour

Example Sentences

Air quality monitoring group Atmo Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes said the issue had "rarely been so evident".

From BBC

My chest tightened and I couldn’t draw enough air; I’d stand there, gasping in my own little airless bubble of atmo­sphere.

From Literature

Great atmo for eating in, plus the steaks are so good I downed one for breakfast.

From Seattle Times

The new minister moved quickly to establish a new atmo sphere in the defense Establishment, and his quiet approach contrasted sharply with the shrill, impulsive outbursts of his predecessor.

From Time Magazine Archive

For unless the shuttle's big, heat-shielded cargo doors are shut tight, Columbia will not survive the scorching descent through the atmo sphere back to earth.

From Time Magazine Archive