area

noun

ˈer-ē-ə How to pronounce area (audio)
Definition of areanext
1
as in zone
a part or portion having no fixed boundaries I last saw your dog over in that general area

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2
as in field
a region of activity, knowledge, or influence a top researcher in the area of human genetics

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Recent Examples of area Based on the preliminary investigation, police believe the shooting occurred in a patio area and at least one adult was present at the time, Calzada said. — Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Sep. 2026 The Institute for Housing Studies at DePaul University reported that the inventory of single-family homes for sale in the Chicago metropolitan area was down about 14% in March from a year earlier. — Tomas J. Philipson, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026 Local officials said the scene on the ground was chaotic, with multiple people taken to area hospitals. — Chandelis Duster, NPR, 6 Sep. 2026 The Orlando area’s population nearly doubled over that period ending 1960 with about 920,000. — Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for area
Recent Examples of Synonyms for area
  1. zone
  2. field
  3. region
  4. realm
  5. corner
  6. element
  7. department
  8. domain
Noun
  • After driving for a touchdown on their opening drive, the Wolverines didn’t score again until Buchanan snagged Underwood’s pass amid a crowd of defenders in the end zone.
    — Austin Meek, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Italy's economy slows The milestone is particularly notable in a country long associated with political instability — a problem heightened by the 2010 to 2012 euro zone sovereign debt crisis — with 68 governments serving over 80 years.
    — Jenni Reid,Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of zone
Noun
  • Colonizers call it voluntary emigration, but there is nothing voluntary about fleeing after your home has been bombed, your fields poisoned, your water cut off and your child buried.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Before the Bills made this decision, NFL field director Nick Pappas wanted to meet with the Highmark Stadium grounds crew to see the field for himself.
    — Tim Graham, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of field
Noun
  • Both consumer and producer price inflation are likely to ease should energy flows in the Gulf region normalize over the coming months, Nam noted.
    — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Yet the region remains less than the sum of its parts, argued Edward Au, southern region managing partner for Deloitte China, who joined Che on the panel.
    — Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of region
Noun
  • Consider Einstein's iconic theory of gravity, general relativity, and the elusive realm of quantum mechanics.
    — Robert Lea, Space.com, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Garmin Vivoactive 5 Deal Oh, Garmin—a royal name in the fitness and health tracking realm.
    — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of realm
Noun
  • Jacob Ramsey’s equaliser was also a demonstration of composure in a pressurised moment, with the midfielder calmly slotting into the bottom right-hand corner, making sure to keep his effort low.
    — Chris Waugh, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Mensah capped that drive with a 23-yard touchdown pass to Toney and the two connected on a 2-yard score on the next possession with Toney punctuating both TDs with a Heisman pose for the Hurricanes fans in that corner of the stadium.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of corner
Noun
  • The third-year wide receiver brings such a different element to the New York offense.
    — Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Both pairs were wise choices for the colder Telluride weather, keeping both parties’ feet warm and dry, protected from the elements.
    — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of element
Noun
  • At one point in the third quarter of South Carolina’s shutout win, athletic director Jeremiah Donati and other athletic department staffers were handing out free water bottles to fans.
    — Christopher Kamrani, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
  • States are passing laws requiring their education departments to create such guidance; Maryland, Idaho, Oklahoma and Virginia all added new laws this year, reported K-12 Dive.
    — Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of department
Noun
  • The real tragedy of the film occurs not in the domain of love, but of family.
    — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Sep. 2026
  • So fall travel has historically been the domain of empty-nesters, young couples without dependents, parents bringing along adult children (or vice versa), friend groups, and solo adventurers.
    — Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of domain

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