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.

Examples of surface area in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

While the latter is the tallest volcano in the solar system, at 374 miles (600 km) across, about the size of Arizona, the Alba Mons region is the largest volcano when considering surface area. — Robert Lea, Space.com, 4 Nov. 2026

Unlike a menu, an awning, or a storefront sign, the language fills the visible surface area of the building completely. — Alec Mapes-Frances, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2026

Its wide, flat side handles are a particular standout, offering plenty of surface area for lifting the heavy pot off the stove or out of the oven. — Francesca Krempa, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Oct. 2026

The main challenge is that wings offer considerable surface area but have relatively thin cross-sections, limiting the volume available for radar hardware. — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for surface area

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