1. the surrounding area or district of a place
Usage: usually plural

Examples

• The castle and its environs were protected by high walls.
• She explored the environs of the small town on foot.
• The factory polluted the environs with toxic waste.
• Wildlife thrived in the peaceful environs of the nature preserve.
• The hotel offered tours of the city and its environs.
• Crime rates were lower in the environs than in the city center.