surroundings
/səˈɹaʊndɪŋz/noun3 syllables
Surroundings means: the area in which something exists or lives.
Synonyms for surroundings4
noun, as in the area in which something exists or lives
noun, as in the environmental condition
milieu
What does surroundings mean?2
noun
1
the area in which something exists or lives“the country — the flat agricultural surround”
2
the environmental condition
Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.
Surroundings in a sentence
- It's important to take care of our surroundings, so no littering.Amastan
- Because the surroundings were so dark, he could not see anything.CM
- Live where she may, she always enjoys her surroundings.Zifre
- We humans depend very much on our eyes for information about our surroundings.Adelpa
- The building doesn't blend in with its surroundings.CM
- Tidepool sculpins can change color and pattern to match their surroundings.Hybrid
- Some insects can take on the color of their surroundings.CM
- Children are quick to accustom themselves to new surroundings.unknown
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