Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with surroundings in American Collocation
surroundings
noun
plural
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
beautiful
This year’s conference will take place in the beautiful surroundings of Exeter University.
peaceful
It was really great to get away from the hustle of London and relax in such peaceful surroundings.
dramatic
After the service, the reception was in the spectacular surroundings of the banqueting hall of Cardiff Castle.
comfortable
They spent a lot of time in relatively comfortable surroundings.
luxurious
All rooms offer extreme comfort in elegant surroundings.
familiar/unfamiliar
He took to his new surroundings straight away and has become a regular little sun worshipper.
close
If all you want is to relax in the immediate surroundings of the hotel, there’s free admission to a local leisure centre.
experience
There is also a restaurant available so that visitors can relax and enjoy the surroundings.
look at or admire
match
The Grand Hotel offers genuine service to match its elegant surroundings.
dominate
Photos can show the way a structure dominates its surroundings.