surrounding

American  

[suh-roun-ding] / səˈraʊn dɪŋ /

noun

1. something that surrounds.

2. surroundings, environing things, circumstances, conditions, etc.; environment.

   He was too sick to be aware of his surroundings.

3. the act of encircling or enclosing.

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adjective

1. enclosing or encircling.

2. being the environment or adjacent area.

Related Words

See environment.

Etymology

Origin of surrounding

First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English: literally “inundation”; surround, -ing ¹, -ing ²

Example Sentences

However, the Swedish truck maker cautioned that uncertainties remain, not least surrounding geopolitical developments, which could impact demand going forward.

From The Wall Street Journal

However, when a star releases a large amount of material ahead of time, that surrounding gas can act as a "mirror."

From Science Daily

By studying these changes, astronomers can learn about the environment surrounding an FRB source.

From Science Daily

Gilbert thanked her Modern Prairie community for their patience and “for helping me feel safer, more grounded, and deeply held,” amid the scrutiny surrounding her family.

From Los Angeles Times

Other uncomfortable facts surrounding the current market advance are the soaring rally seen in gold and other precious metals and the continuing slump for the U.S. dollar.

From Barron's

Related Words

• neighboring