Definition of area
1 : the surface included within a set of lines; specifically : the number of unit squares equal in measure to the surface — see metric system table, weight table
2 : the scope of a concept, operation, or activity : field the whole area of foreign policy
3 : areaway
4 : a particular extent of space or surface or one serving a special function: such asa : a part of the surface of the bodyb : a geographic region
5 : a level piece of ground
6 : a part of the cerebral cortex having a particular function
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Examples of area in a Sentence
Settlers came to this area from the east.
The group visited the area during a hunting trip.
in the area surrounding the lake
The storm caused damage in many areas along the coast.
a bird found only in remote areas of the U.S.
in many areas of the world
He is the metropolitan area's most popular politician.
He lived in an unfashionable area of the city.
She set aside a work area in the kitchen.
The dining area has extra windows.
Origin and Etymology of area
Latin, open space, threshing floor; perhaps akin to Latin arēre to be dry — more at arid
First Known Use: circa 1552
AREA Defined for English Language Learners
area
playDefinition of area for English Language Learners
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: a part or section within a larger place
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: a section of space within a building, room, etc.
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: a part of the surface of something (such as a person's body or a piece of cloth)
AREA Defined for Kids
Medical Dictionary
area
playMedical Definition of area
: a part of the cerebral cortex having a particular function—see association area, motor area, sensory area
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