area
/ˈɛəɹi.ə/ noun
Forms areas areæ
- noun (mathematics) A measure of the extent of a surface; it is measured in square units.
- noun A particular geographic region.
- noun Any particular extent of surface, especially an empty or unused extent. “The photo is a little dark in that area.”
- noun The extent, scope, or range of an object or concept. “The plans are a bit vague in that area.”
- noun (UK) An open space, below ground level, giving access to the basement of a house, and typically separated from the pavement by railings.
- noun (soccer) Penalty box; penalty area.
- noun (slang) Genitals.
Synonyms
country region sphere domain orbit field arena expanse surface area
Etymology
L. area a broad piece of level groAre, n.
Webster’s 1913
Sources: Wiktionary · WordNet 3.0 · Webster’s 1913 — from the Wiktionary entry “area”, CC BY-SA 4.0. Details