area area /ˈɛriːə/

noun

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