environs

[en-vahy-ruhnz, -vahy-ernz, en-ver-uhnz, -vahy-ernz]

plural noun

1. the surrounding parts or districts, as of a city; outskirts; suburbs.

2. surrounding objects; surroundings; environment.

3. an area or space close by; vicinity.

environs

/ ɪnˈvaɪrənz /

plural noun

1. a surrounding area or region, esp the suburbs or outskirts of a town or city; vicinity

Word History and Origins

Origin of environs¹

1655–65; < French (plural); replacing Middle English environ < Old French, noun use of environ around; environ

Related Words

• suburb 
• surroundings 
• vicinity