Synonyms for

Surroundings

Verb / sɜ:ˈaʊndɪŋz / Another word for surroundings — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The things and places that are around a person or thing.

Synonyms & similar words

environment ring skirt beleaguer smother circumvent fencein wall environ palisade fence milieu besiege hemin border surround environs environment location setting locale atmosphere ambiance surrounds circumference perimeter vicinity neighborhood district territory realm sphere area region

Synonyms by register

Formal

environment setting milieu ambiance

Informal

neighborhood area locale turf

Literary

vicinity enclosure demesne

Antonyms

center focus core heart middle nucleus

Common collocations

  • immediate surroundings
  • natural surroundings
  • urban surroundings
  • familiar surroundings
  • surroundings of
  • pleasant surroundings
  • hostile surroundings

Word family

noun surroundings
verb surround
adjective surrounding

Usage note

Surroundings refers to the things and conditions around a person or thing. It is often used in the plural form to describe the physical environment.

Example sentences

  1. I love the peaceful surroundings of the countryside.
  2. The hotel's surroundings are stunning with views of the ocean.
  3. The city's surroundings are full of hustle and bustle.
  4. The park's surroundings are perfect for a picnic.
  5. The school's surroundings are clean and well-maintained.

Quotes

  • 'Everything that surrounds us becomes part of us,' said Monet, referring to his surroundings as inspiration for his paintings.
  • 'The surroundings in which we live affect our lives and characters just as much as the people with whom we associate,' said the writer F. Sionil Jose.
  • 'Our surroundings can either inspire or drain us,' said the author Simon Sinek.

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