The term 'surrounding area' can be described by four different words: VICINITY (8 letters), Envis (5 letters), ENVIRONS (8 letters), and PURLIEU (7 letters). VICINITY is a noun meaning the area near or surrounding a particular place. Envis is an archaic word meaning to look around or survey. ENVIRONS is a noun meaning the environment or surroundings of a particular place. Finally, PURLIEU is a noun meaning an area or region that is familiar or associated with a particular person or thing. All four words refer to the same concept of a surrounding area.