the environment

noun

: the natural world

Pollution is bad for the environment.

protecting the (natural) environment

Examples of the environment in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Trees benefit the environment while also providing personal benefits to you. —Chris McKeown, The Enquirer, 20 Apr. 2024

The responsibility for keeping the environment clean often falls on individuals instead of manufacturers. —Alyson Hurt, NPR, 19 Apr. 2024

The prince was due to visit community groups in west London and the neighboring area of Surrey to highlight efforts to reduce food waste as a way to feed people in need and reduce emissions that are harmful to the environment. —Patrick Smith, NBC News, 18 Apr. 2024

Besides being great for the environment, these also eliminate the use of harsh chemicals on your baby's skin and help save you money. —Bridget Shirvell, Parents, 18 Apr. 2024

Klimek: Are there other de-icing agents available that don’t have such severe consequences for the environment? —Chris Klimek, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Apr. 2024

Julie has led initiatives that prioritize responsible business practices, advocating for both the environment and digital ethics, while fostering a culture of diversity within Accenture and beyond. —TIME, 17 Apr. 2024

In 2006, developers secured passage of a countywide referendum to build an entertainment center on zoo property as long as the construction didn’t hurt the environment. —Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2024

The program focuses on the human impact on local watersheds and the actions people can take to protect waterways and the environment. —Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2024