B1nounenvironmentwork
US/ɪnˈvaɪ.rən.mənt/
UK/ɪnˈvaɪə.rən.mənt/
the natural world of land, air, water, plants and animals; also, the conditions around you
In context
Plastic bags cause serious damage to the environment every year.
Our office has a friendly working environment, so people rarely leave.
Children learn best in a safe and supportive environment.
Words that go with environment
verb + noun
- protect the environmentWe can all do small things to protect the environment.
- damage the environmentCheap fast fashion can seriously damage the environment.
noun + noun
- working environmentA good working environment matters more to me than a high salary.
- learning environmentSmall classes create a better learning environment.
adjective + noun
- natural environmentTourists should respect the natural environment of the islands.
adjective + preposition
- harmful to the environmentMany cleaning products are harmful to the environment.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
We should protect environment.Correct: We should protect the environment.