Vocabulary Entry

surrounding

|verb • adjective • noun

verb

To enclose or encircle something.

Example Sentences

"The hills surrounding the valley are breathtaking."

"They decided to surround the garden with a white picket fence."

"The police managed to surround the suspect's house."

adjective

Example Sentences

"The surrounding landscape was covered in snow."

"He felt comforted by the surrounding warmth of his friends."

"The surrounding buildings gave the street a quaint charm."

noun

Example Sentences

"The surrounding of the historic site was well-maintained."

"Objects in the surrounding often influence behavior."

"The natural surroundings of the park attract many visitors."