area

noun

ar·ea | \ ˈer-ē-ə,

ˈā-rē-ə\

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, Weights and Measures 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 as

a : a part of the surface of the body

b : a geographic region

5 : a level piece of ground

6 : a part of the cerebral cortex having a particular function

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Other Words from area

areal \ ˈer-ē-əl ,

ˈā-rē-əl \ adjective

areally \ ˈer-ē-ə-lē ,

ˈā-rē-ə- \ adverb

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.

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Start by applying hydrogen peroxide or witch hazel to the affected area. — Carolyn Twersky, Seventeen, "The Correct Way to Pop a Pimple," 21 Dec. 2018 The money for fiscal year 2018 — about $1.375 billion dedicated to particular areas — is still being doled out in contracts. — Dara Lind, Vox, "Slats, fences, and wall, explained: what exactly the shutdown fight is about," 21 Dec. 2018 Plan your trip to an area adjacent to your actual destination and use public transportation to get around. — Adam Schubak, Country Living, "The Best Tips For Affordable Trips and Travel on Any Budget," 19 Dec. 2018 Even if a fish could move to an area with a more appropriate climate, its usual food may not move at the same speed. — Jacqueline Detwiler, Popular Mechanics, "What Will Be the Last Fish?," 10 Dec. 2018 Also discovered were deficiencies in other areas that might contribute to dementia, such as high levels of fasting insulin. — Linda Marsa, Discover Magazine, "A New Treatment for Alzheimer's? It Starts With Lifestyle," 16 Nov. 2018 This flu season, Clorox is using data from smart thermometers to target ads to areas where people are sick. — Recode Staff, Recode, "Recode Daily: Tim Cook wants a GDPR for the rest of the world," 24 Oct. 2018 Toney was responding to a call around 2:30 p.m. Saturday about a suspicious vehicle near Shiloh Middle School in the Snellville area, about 25 miles (40 kilometers) northeast of Atlanta. — Fox News, "Chief: Officer kills man accused of killing Georgia officer," 23 Oct. 2018 Chemo is usually a systemic treatment, which means the drugs go into your bloodstream to reach nearly all areas of your body. — Korin Miller, SELF, "What Are My Options for Ovarian Cancer Treatment?," 13 Dec. 2018

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