surroundings

plural noun

sur·​round·​ings sə-ˈrau̇n-diŋz How to pronounce surroundings (audio)
: the circumstances, conditions, or objects by which one is surrounded : environment

Examples of surroundings in a Sentence

we relaxed and forgot our worries for a while in the plush surroundings of the hotel
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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 Raux Gunther, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Jan. 2023 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 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 See all Example Sentences for surroundings 

Word History

First Known Use

1841, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of surroundings was in 1841

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“Surroundings.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/surroundings. Accessed 14 Dec. 2024.

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surroundings

plural noun
sur·​round·​ings sə-ˈrau̇n-diŋz How to pronounce surroundings (audio)
: the circumstances, conditions, or objects by which one is surrounded

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