surroundings

plural noun

sə-ˈrau̇n-diŋz How to pronounce surroundings (audio)
Definition of surroundingsnext
as in environment
the circumstances, conditions, or objects by which one is surrounded we relaxed and forgot our worries for a while in the plush surroundings of the hotel

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Recent Examples of surroundings Simple and elegant, these stools seamlessly blend into any dining space instead of competing with their surroundings. — Addie Morton, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Jan. 2023 Spas are also offering treatments that emphasize connecting with natural surroundings. — Caitlin Gunther, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Jan. 2023 From discovering fire pits hidden by the edge of the ocean to experiences like moonlit forest bathing, everything at Naviva was created to help guests connect more deeply with their natural surroundings. — Kris Fordham, CNN, 27 Dec. 2022 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 See All Example Sentences for surroundings
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environs
Plural Noun
  • 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
Definition of environs

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