Surroundings
Meaning
The things and conditions around a person or thing.
Pronunciation
UK səˈraʊndɪŋz
US səˈraʊndɪŋz
Example Sentences
- Their body temperature changes to the temperature of its surroundings.
- UNESCO has set up a wide-ranging programme to safeguard this symbolic site and its surroundings.
- In areas of Asia where the peacock is hunted, they are not often seen and remain wary and shy of their surroundings.
- Getting lost also slows you down, so you actually see your surroundings.
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