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US
/ˈɛɹiə/
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[ UK /ˈeəɹiə/ ]
[ UK /ˈeəɹiə/ ]
NOUN
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a part of a structure having some specific characteristic or function
the spacious cooking area provided plenty of room for servants -
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 geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography)
Bible country
it was a mountainous area -
a subject of study
areas of interest include...
it was his area of specialization -
the extent of a 2-dimensional surface enclosed within a boundary
it was about 500 square feet in area
the area of a rectangle -
a particular environment or walk of life
it was a closed area of employment
his social sphere is limited
he's out of my orbit
How To Use area In A Sentence
- A thin veil of fog had rolled in off the bay, obscuring his view and coating the area in a pale gray-white mist.
- The aircraft descended into a wetland area and had since been forgotten about as it sank below the surface. Times, Sunday Times
- This contact of his had passed on to him a list of slightly disreputable jewelers and watchmakers in the area, on which I was rather impressed and a bit taken aback to find my appearance.
- The right back found himself in unfamiliar territory in the opposing penalty area after a swift exchange of passes that opened up Reading's defence. Times, Sunday Times
- You would be hard pressed to find a young captain or major who hadn't flown combat sorties in the area of operations.
- For 10,000,000 years during the Miocene, Pliocene and Pleistocene epochs this area was a fiery inferno of constant volcanic activity and magnificent giants such as the Grizaba, La Malinche, Iztaccihuatl, Popocatepetl, Volcan de Toluca and Volcan de Colima, along with thousands of smaller volcanic cones, came into eruptive existence. The geology and geography of Lake Chapala and western Mexico
- The maximum penalty for running grog into a restricted area is $1000 or six months for a first offence, and $2000 or 12 months for a second, plus forfeiture of the vehicle or aircraft.
- The remote desert area is accessible only by helicopter.
- Recruit rich white republicunts (carpetbaggers) to swoop in and scoop-up "devalued" (seized from still-exiled owners) properties and change the entire complexion (race, income, politics, everyfuckingthing) of the ENTIRE GREATER NEW ORLEANS AREA. Your Right Hand Thief
- Severe paruresis in school aged children can also lead to complete school refusal by the child, as well as more pervasive anxiety that can spread into other areas of life, such as social anxiety or even panic attacks. WebWire | Recent Headlines
