Surround (Noun)
Meaning
The area in which something exists or lives; "the country--the flat agricultural surround".
Classification
Nouns denoting spatial position.
Examples
- The farm was located in a lush surround of green pastures and forests.
- The ancient temple stood at the center of a vibrant surround of market stalls and shops.
- The dense forest formed a unique surround for the secluded research station.
- The river's surround was home to a wide variety of fish and aquatic life.
- The skyscraper dominated the urban surround of city streets and office buildings.