surroundings

British  

/ səˈraʊndɪŋz /

plural noun

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

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Example Sentences

Every time I jumped onto the platform I felt exposed, vulnerable in my new surroundings, but reassured by the knowledge that the sway and warmth of community awaited on the next train.

From The Wall Street Journal

In short, they’re as suited to their surroundings as an order of wings at a sports bar: They fit, but it wouldn’t be hard to imagine enjoying them in dozens of other places.

From The Wall Street Journal

Quasars are supermassive black holes that actively gobble up matter like gas and dust from their surroundings.

From Space Scoop

Often, the camera is too untethered from its surroundings to take in the details or the emotions.

From Los Angeles Times

When activated, these cells become less tightly attached to their surroundings and more able to move, allowing them to slide into the wound area and rebuild tissue.

From Science Daily

Related Words

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