Meaning of 'area'

noun

a part of a structure having some specific characteristic or function

Example: "the spacious cooking area provided plenty of room for servants"

noun

the extent of a 2-dimensional surface enclosed within a boundary

Example: "the area of a rectangle"

Synonyms: expanse surface area

noun

a part of an animal that has a special function or is supplied by a given artery or nerve

Synonyms: region

noun

a subject of study

Example: "The doctor's area of expertise was in cardiovascular health."

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"

Synonyms: country

noun

a particular environment or walk of life

Synonyms: field