The difference between Ambient and Chillout
When used as nouns, ambient means something that surrounds, whereas chillout means a period of quiet, rest and relaxation, especially after a party etc.
Ambient is also adjective with the meaning: encompassing on all sides.
check bellow for the other definitions of Ambient and Chillout
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Ambient as an adjective:
Encompassing on all sides; surrounding; encircling; enveloping.
Examples:
"A cup of tea eventually cools to the ambient temperature."
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Ambient as an adjective (music):
Evoking or creating an atmosphere: atmospheric.
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Ambient as an adjective:
Relating to, or suitable for, storage at room temperature.
Examples:
"ambient food"
"ambient warehousing"
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Ambient as an adjective (mathematics):
Containing objects or describing a setting that one is interested in.
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Ambient as a noun:
Something that surrounds; encompassing material, substance or shape.
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Ambient as a noun (astrology):
The atmosphere; the surrounding air or sky; atmospheric components collectively such as air, clouds, water vapour, hail, etc.
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Ambient as a noun (uncountable, music):
A type of modern music that creates a relaxing and peaceful atmosphere.
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Chillout as a noun (colloquial):
A period of quiet, rest and relaxation, especially after a party etc.
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Chillout as a noun (music):