ENVIRONS Synonyms: 64 Similar and Opposite Words

environs 1 of 2

plural noun

in-ˈvī-rənz

Definition of environs

as in outskirts

the districts adjacent to a city the city and its environs total about a million in population

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Relevance

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as in vicinity

an adjoining region or space you can get just about any kind of ethnic food in the environs of the university

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as in surroundings

the circumstances, conditions, or objects by which one is surrounded growing up in the environs of the big city endowed him with a certain urbanity

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environs

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verb

present tense third-person singular of environ

as in surrounds

to form a circle around a decaying, impoverished city environed by affluent suburbs

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Plural noun

The holidays spark still more dazzle in this high alpine village, a time when outdoor adventures are complemented by toast-worthy gatherings within toasty environs. — Dallas News, 15 Dec. 2022 The Flames could be overmatched here, but Hugh Freeze is familiar with the SEC and with coaching in its hostile environs. — USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2022 The interior environs are sportier than the standard Benz models, though, as the AMG versions come with sport seats with red contrasting stitching, a sport steering wheel, red seatbelts, and aluminum accents. — Eric Stafford, Car and Driver, 1 Feb. 2023 For three hours, Cohen held court and mingled with about 450 baseball fans, neighbors and community activists to talk about turning the environs around Citi Field into a year-round, all-weather entertainment destination. — Gregory Korte, Fortune, 8 Jan. 2023 See All Example Sentences for environs

Recent Examples of Synonyms for environs

Plural Noun

Commissioner Andrew Brink said several new residences are in development in the area and the proposal seemed compatible with its surroundings.

— Stacy Ryburn, Arkansas Online, 24 Jan. 2023
Spas are also offering treatments that emphasize connecting with natural surroundings.

— Caitlin Gunther, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Jan. 2023

Definition of surroundings

Verb

With Harry's anticipated return to the UK this week, much interest surrounds the very public royal rift and many are wondering if the brothers will reunite.

— Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 6 July 2026
Biddinger hopes the shrine at Queen of Heaven will help diminish the stigma that still often surrounds suicide.

— Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026

Definition of surrounds

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