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

Lake Superior is the largest freshwater lake by surface area and is also one of the world’s deepest. — Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2026

This cross-shaped cross-section increases the specific surface area available for thermal transfer, enhancing the rate of heat conduction from the core to the coolant. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 19 July 2026

Cadence Design Systems and Synopsys are two of the largest manufacturers of chip design software, which helps to map billions of microscopic transistors onto a surface area of just a few millimeters. — Joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 13 July 2026

The shape can make a simple nude polish look more elegant, give French tips a softer finish, and provide enough length and surface area for detailed art like chrome accents, florals, and aura designs. — Omenaa Boakye, InStyle, 13 July 2026

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