area
word
/ˈɛɹiə/
AIR-ee-uh
/ˈeəɹiə/
AIR-ee-uh
Definition
A part of a place, region, or space; or the amount of surface measured in square units.
Usage & Nuances
'Area' can mean a physical region or a measurement of surface. Common phrases: 'urban area', 'local area', 'area of expertise', 'surface area'. In mathematics, 'area' refers specifically to size in square units.
Spanish: área - superficie (medida) - zonaPortuguese (BR): área - superfície (medida) - zonaPortuguese (PT): área - superfície (medida) - zonaChinese (Simplified): 区域 - 面积Chinese (Traditional): 區域 - 面積Hindi: क्षेत्र - क्षेत्रफलArabic: منطقة - مساحةBengali: এলাকা - স্থান - ক্ষেত্রফলRussian: район - область - площадьJapanese: エリア - 地域 - 面積Vietnamese: khu vực - diện tíchKorean: 지역 - 면적Turkish: alan - bölgeUrdu: علاقہ - رقبہIndonesian: area - daerah - luas
Example Sentences
The children played in the area near the school.
basic
We measured the area of the table.
basic
This area is very quiet at night.
basic
Is there a parking area nearby?
natural
Technology is not my area of expertise.
natural
The new shopping mall covers a huge area.
natural