surroundings

Noun

• the environmental condition
• the area in which something exists or lives
• plural of surrounding
• The area surrounding someone or something, together with the objects and circumstances in the vicinity; the environment or ambiance.
• All parts of the universe that are not within the thermodynamic system of interest.

Verb

• extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle
• envelop completely
• surround so as to force to give up
• surround with a wall in order to fortify

Synonyms

beleaguer, besiege, border, circumvent, environ, environment, environs, fence, fence in, hem in, milieu, palisade, ring, skirt, smother, surround, wall