surroundings

plural noun

sur·​round·​ings sə-ˈrau̇n-diŋz 

: the circumstances, conditions, or objects by which one is surrounded : environment

Synonyms of surroundings

• environment
• atmosphere
• environs
• surround
• climate

Examples of surroundings in a Sentence

we relaxed and forgot our worries for a while in the plush surroundings of the hotel

Recent Examples on the Web

The fish pond is lined with stone to fit in with its natural surroundings. — John R. Ellement, BostonGlobe.com, 4 Jan. 2023

His increasing comfort — with the offense, with his surroundings, with his teammates — should help. — Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 9 Nov. 2022

Snap a few candids of your children interacting with their surroundings and you might be pleasantly surprised by the outcome. — Alyssa Gautieri, Good Housekeeping, 14 Nov. 2022

And though the rest of the league has had a long offseason to figure out ways to control him, Puig is returning more comfortable with his new surroundings. — Staff Writer follow, Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2023

Word History

First Known Use

1841, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for surroundings

• soundings

Kids Definition

surroundings

plural noun

sur·​round·​ings sə-ˈrau̇n-diŋz 

: the circumstances, conditions, or objects by which one is surrounded