area

[ˈɛəriə]

area Definition

• 1. a region or part of a town, a country, or the world
• 2. a particular subject or range of activities or ideas
• 3. the extent or measurement of a surface or piece of land

Using area: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "area" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  I live in the downtown area.

• Example

  The area around the lake is very scenic.

• Example

  The hotel has a large conference area.

• Example

  Math is not my strongest area.

area Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for area

• region
• zone
• territory
• field
• district

Phrases with area

• area code

  a three-digit number that identifies one of the telephone regions into which the US, Canada, and certain other countries are divided

  Example

  What's your area code?

• area of expertise

  a subject or skill that someone knows a lot about or is particularly good at

  Example

  Her area of expertise is environmental law.

• gray area

  an ill-defined situation or field not readily conforming to a category or to an existing set of rules

  Example

  The legality of the issue is still a gray area.

Origins of area

from Latin 'area', meaning 'vacant piece of ground'

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Summary: area in Brief

The term 'area' [ˈɛəriə] refers to a region or part of a town, country, or world, as well as a particular subject or range of activities or ideas. It also denotes the extent or measurement of a surface or piece of land. Examples include 'I live in the downtown area,' and 'Math is not my strongest area.' Phrases like 'area code' and 'area of expertise' use 'area' to denote a specific identifier or field of knowledge, respectively.