English dictionary
area
nounPronunciation
ˈɛə̯ɹɪə̯
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
noun
- a part of a structure having some specific characteristic or function
noun
- the extent of a 2-dimensional surface enclosed within a boundary
noun
- a part of an animal that has a special function or is supplied by a given artery or nerve
noun
- a subject of study
noun
- a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography)
noun
- a particular environment or walk of life
Example sentences
the spacious cooking area provided plenty of room for servants
the area of a rectangle
it was about 500 square feet in area
in the abdominal region
it was his area of specialization
areas of interest include …
it was a mountainous area
Bible country
his social sphere is limited
it was a closed area of employment
he's out of my orbit