area

noun
UK: /ˈeəriə/
US: /ˈeriə/

  1. A region or part of a town, a country, or the world.

    1. This area is very popular to visit. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company plans to expand its business in the European area. [ ] [ ]

  2. A space or surface; the particular amount of surface a flat shape or piece of land covers.

    1. The area of the garden is small. [ ] [ ]
    2. What is the total area of the land you want to buy near here? [ ] [ ]

  3. A subject or range of activity or study.

    1. My area of expertise is in science. [ ] [ ]
    2. She has a lot of experience in the area of finance and investment. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

region field space zone

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "area" in English means: A region or part of a town, a country, or the world., A space or surface; the particular amount of surface a flat shape or piece of land covers., A subject or range of activity or study..

The phonetic transcription of "area" is /ˈeəriə/ in British English and /ˈeriə/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "area": region, field, space, zone.

Example usage of "area": "This area is very popular to visit.". More examples on the page.