surroundings
plural noun
sur·round·ings
sə-ˈrau̇n-diŋz 
: the circumstances, conditions, or objects by which one is surrounded : environment
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we relaxed and forgot our worries for a while in the plush surroundings of the hotel
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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
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surroundings
plural noun
sur·round·ings
sə-ˈrau̇n-diŋz
: the circumstances, conditions, or objects by which one is surrounded
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