Definitions
There are 6 meanings of the word
Area.
How to pronounce area:
US
Area - as a noun
A particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography)
Example: "It was a mountainous area"
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- arena
- high country
- bed-ground
- bedground
- broadcast area
- center
- centre
- eye
- heart
- middle
- corner
- corner
- disaster area
- hangout
- haunt
- repair
- resort
- stamping ground
- fireside
- hearth
- hunting ground
- no-go area
- no man's land
- quadrant
- quadrant
- rain shadow
- staging area
- clear
- open
- free port
- free zone
- anchorage
- anchorage ground
- playground
- resort area
- vacation spot
- block
- city block
- neighborhood
- retreat
- refuge
- safety
- danger
- scene
- section
- shrubbery
- space
- tank farm
- trouble spot
- winner's circle
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A subject of study
Example: "It was his area of specialization"
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A part of an animal that has a special function or is supplied by a given artery or nerve
Example: "In the abdominal region"
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A particular environment or walk of life
Example: "His social sphere is limited"
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A part of a structure having some specific characteristic or function
Example: "The spacious cooking area provided plenty of room for servants"
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Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
- aisle
- auditorium
- baggage claim
- box
- breakfast area
- breakfast nook
- bullpen
- bema
- chancel
- sanctuary
- choir
- corner
- nook
- court
- courtyard
- dead-air space
- dining area
- enclosure
- goalmouth
- hideaway
- retreat
- nave
- orchestra pit
- pit
- panopticon
- patio
- terrace
- pit
- pit
- press gallery
- lay-by
- layby
- pull-off
- rest area
- rest stop
- quad
- quadrangle
- room
- family circle
- peanut gallery
- second balcony
- upper balcony
- storage space
- threshing floor
- turnaround
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The extent of a 2-dimensional surface enclosed within a boundary
Example: "The area of a rectangle"
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Example Sentences
"The picnic area was filled with families enjoying the sunny weather."
"She lives in a rural area with breathtaking mountain views."
"The shopping mall in our area recently underwent renovations."
"The police have cordoned off the crime area for further investigation."
"My office is located in the downtown area of the city."
Word Game Points
Is AREA a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, area is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
AREA has a SCRABBLE points total of 4.
Is AREA a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, area is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordAREA has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 4.
Is AREA a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, area is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordAREA has a WORDFEUD points total of 4.
