surroundings

== English == === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /səˈɹaʊndɪŋz/ Hyphenation: sur‧round‧ings === Noun === surroundings plural of surrounding === Noun === surroundings pl (plural only) The area surrounding someone or something, together with the objects and circumstances in the vicinity; the environment or ambiance. (physics) All parts of the universe that are not within the thermodynamic system of interest. ==== Translations ====