surroundings

plural-noun
UK: /səˈraʊndɪŋz/
US: /səˈraʊndɪŋz/

  1. The area around a place, considered in relation to it.

    1. The house has beautiful surroundings.
    2. The factory's unpleasant surroundings made it a difficult place to work in due to the general discomfort.

  2. The conditions that affect someone or something.

    1. The animal feels safe in its natural surroundings.
    2. The new school provides a stimulating learning environment and positive social surroundings.

Synonyms

setting ambience context atmosphere environment

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "surroundings" in English means: The area around a place, considered in relation to it., The conditions that affect someone or something..

The phonetic transcription of "surroundings" is /səˈraʊndɪŋz/ in British English and /səˈraʊndɪŋz/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "surroundings": setting, ambience, context, atmosphere, environment.

Example usage of "surroundings": "The house has beautiful surroundings.". More examples on the page.