surroundings

/ səˈraʊndɪŋz /

plural noun

1. the conditions, scenery, etc, around a person, place, or thing; environment

Example Sentences

Ms Stuart, 71, added that while growing up she had no idea her childhood was blessed with the material surroundings and "special individuals...our parents".

From BBC

A team of researchers from the UK and Australia analysed charcoal and pollen contained in ancient mud to determine how Aboriginal Tasmanians shaped their surroundings.

From Science Daily

The device comes outfitted with multiple cameras that generate a 3D map of its surroundings, according to Boston Dynamics marketing materials, and can also have extras such as thermal sensing.

From BBC

However, humans also benefit directly from having a wide range of plant and animal life in their surroundings.

From Science Daily

“Why do only rich people have the right to have a beautiful house, beautiful surroundings?”

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• ambience
• atmosphere
• background
• climate
• environment
• environs
• location
• milieu
• mise en scène
• neighborhood
• setting