surface area
noun
: the amount of area covered by the surface of something
The lake has roughly the same surface area as 10 football fields.
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These boat shoes have a complex rubber sole with a lot of surface area with grip—essential when walking a sometimes-slippery gangway.
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Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 26 Jan. 2026
Extra material had been sewn into the crotch to stiffen and add surface area that would help during takeoff.
—Brian Melley, Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
Because of their large surface area, the 64mm flat burr sets can produce a quicker, more even grind, which serves as the base for better flavor extraction.
—Noah Kaufman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Jan. 2026
The leaves of Monstera obliqua are thinner and more delicate, showcasing fenestrations that can reach up to 90 percent of the leaf's surface area.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 18 Jan. 2026
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Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 26 Jan. 2026
Extra material had been sewn into the crotch to stiffen and add surface area that would help during takeoff.
—Brian Melley, Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
Because of their large surface area, the 64mm flat burr sets can produce a quicker, more even grind, which serves as the base for better flavor extraction.
—Noah Kaufman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Jan. 2026
The leaves of Monstera obliqua are thinner and more delicate, showcasing fenestrations that can reach up to 90 percent of the leaf's surface area.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 18 Jan. 2026
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“Surface area.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/surface%20area. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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