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area

noun

ar·​ea ˈer-ē-ə How to pronounce area (audio)
ˈā-rē-ə
1
: the surface included within a set of lines
specifically : the number of unit squares equal in measure to the surface see Metric System Table, Weights and Measures Table
2
: the scope of a concept, operation, or activity : field
the whole area of foreign policy
3
4
: a particular extent of space or surface or one serving a special function: such as
a
: a part of the surface of the body
b
: a geographic region
5
: a level piece of ground
6
: a part of the cerebral cortex having a particular function

Example Sentences

Settlers came to this area from the east. The group visited the area during a hunting trip. in the area surrounding the lake The storm caused damage in many areas along the coast. a bird found only in remote areas of the U.S. in many areas of the world He is the metropolitan area's most popular politician. He lived in an unfashionable area of the city. She set aside a work area in the kitchen. The dining area has extra windows. See More
Recent Examples on the Web Traffic changes occur in the UC area before and after football games. Victoria Moorwood, The Enquirer, 9 Sep. 2022 His SpaceX company has facilities in South Texas, including a launching area located east of Brownsville, Texas, near the Gulf of Mexico. Dean Seal, WSJ, 9 Sep. 2022 In addition to theater attractions, the walkable area boasts restaurants, bars and family-friendly attractions. Gabi De La Rosa, Chron, 9 Sep. 2022 Footage also showed what appeared to be Russian tanks heading toward Kharkiv in a bid to reinforce the area. Mary Ilyushina, Washington Post, 9 Sep. 2022 Sgrignoli disappeared Sunday while hiking with his girlfriend in the Gaviota Peak area, a 2,400 foot summit in the Santa Ynez Mountains, said Scott Safechuck, a spokesman with the Santa Barbara County Fire Department. Tim Stelloh, NBC News, 9 Sep. 2022 The expected reopening time for the highway, which is located inside the mandatory evacuation area, is unknown at this time. Dominic Fracassa, San Francisco Chronicle, 9 Sep. 2022 Police urged residents to avoid the area but said that there was no immediate danger to the community at large. Steve Helling, Peoplemag, 9 Sep. 2022 The release did not note where in the Louisville area the restaurants would open, and a company representative did not respond to a request for additional information. Caleb Stultz, The Courier-Journal, 9 Sep. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Latin, open space, threshing floor; perhaps akin to Latin arēre to be dry — more at arid

First Known Use

circa 1552, in the meaning defined at sense 5

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The first known use of area was circa 1552

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