Area Definition & Meaning

area
noun
  1. a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography); "it was a mountainous area"; "Bible country"
  2. a subject of study; "it was his area of specialization"; "areas of interest include..."
  3. a part of an animal that has a special function or is supplied by a given artery or nerve; "in the abdominal region"
  4. a particular environment or walk of life; "his social sphere is limited"; "it was a closed area of employment"; "he's out of my orbit"
  5. a part of a structure having some specific characteristic or function; "the spacious cooking area provided plenty of room for servants"
  6. the extent of a 2-dimensional surface enclosed within a boundary; "the area of a rectangle"; "it was about 500 square feet in area"

Synonyms for area

arena noun

a particular environment or walk of life; "his social sphere is limited"; "it was a closed area of employment

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country noun

a politically organized body of people under a single government; "the state has elected a new president

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domain noun

a particular environment or walk of life; "his social sphere is limited"; "it was a closed area of employment

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expanse noun

a wide scope; "the sweep of the plains" the extent of a 2-dimensional surface enclosed within a boundary

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field noun

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

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orbit noun

the (usually elliptical) path described by one celestial body in its revolution about another

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region noun

the extended spatial location of something; "the farming regions of France"; "religions in all parts of the world

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sphere noun

a particular environment or walk of life; "his social sphere is limited"; "it was a closed area of employment

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"Area" in song lyrics

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  • "Every blow causing damage to your sensory area"
    4th Disciple f/ ShoGun Assason — Who's Eyez Can See
  • "I tour across the nation reppin' my area"
    7L & Esoteric f/ Jawn P, Raydar Ellis — Boston Garden Rap
  • "Return of the Six Men Wetting, in your area"
    9th Prince — Concrete Jungle

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Frequently asked questions

What does area mean?
a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography); "it was a mountainous area"; "Bible country" a subject of study; "it was his area of specialization"; "areas of interest include..." a part of an animal that has a special function or is supplied by a given artery or nerve; "in the abdominal region" a particular environment or walk of life; "his social sphere is limited
What part of speech is area?
Area is a noun.
How many definitions does area have?
Area has 6 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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