surrounding
/səˈɹaʊndɪŋ/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: surroundings
Sense 1
Meaning · English
An outlying area; area in proximity to something.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Noun
Examples
It was inevitable that German music should leave its impress upon the song of the Jew, that the Jew's spirit should be imbued with the musical scale and style of his surrounding.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “surrounding” mean?
An outlying area; area in proximity to something.
Is “surrounding” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.