the general direction/area/location of somethingphrase
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Word Forms
singular
area
plural
areas
DEFINITIONS5
subject/activity
part of town/building
part of surface
size of surface
in football
1
countable a particular subject, type of activity etc
Mathematics is a subject which has links with all other curriculumareas.
What is your main area of concern?
His particular area of expertise is engineering.
Synonyms and related words
General words for areas of study, interest or activity
area
field
discipline
2
countable a part of a city, town, country etc
Busservices in ruralareas are not very good.
I went on a tour of Vancouver and the surrounding area.
area of:
My family has lived in this area of England for years.
Synonyms and related words
Areas of countries
airspace
area
belt
Synonyms and related words
Areas in towns or cities
agora
area
armpit
2a
a part of a building, space etc used for a particular purpose
You can park only in designated areas (=places available for this purpose).
Visitors should wait in the reception area.
Synonyms and related words
General words for parts
part
unit
section
3
countable a place on the surface of something such as a part of your body
Be sure to applysunblock to sensitiveareas of your skin.
Synonyms and related words
General words for parts
part
unit
section
4
area
or
surface area
countable/uncountable mathsthe amount of space that the surface of a place or shape covers. Area is expressed in square units, such as square kilometres or square miles
The surface area of the screen should be at least one squaremetre.
Synonyms and related words
Units for measuring weight, area or volume
acre
are
area
5
the area
singular the penalty area on a football field
He scored from the edge of the area.
Synonyms and related words
Sports fields and parts of sports fields
all-seater
the area
AstroTurf
area
noun
US /ˈeriə/
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catchment areanoun
conservation areanoun
wilderness areanoun
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in length/width/height/area etc.phrase
the general direction/area/location of somethingphrase
more dictionary definitions
Word Forms
singular
area
plural
areas
DEFINITIONS4
1
countable a particular subject, type of activity, etc.
Mathematics is a subject that has links with all other curriculumareas.
What is your main area of concern?
His particular area of expertise is engineering.
Synonyms and related words
General words for areas of study, interest or activity
area
field
discipline
2
countable a part of a city, town, country, etc.
Busservice in ruralareas is not very good.
I went on a tour of Vancouver and the surrounding area.
area of:
My family has lived in this area of New England for years.
Synonyms and related words
Areas of countries
airspace
area
belt
Synonyms and related words
Areas in towns or cities
agora
area
armpit
2a
a part of a building, space, etc. used for a particular purpose
You can park only in designated areas (=places available for this purpose).
Visitors should wait in the reception area.
Synonyms and related words
General words for parts
part
unit
section
3
countable a place on the surface of something such as a part of your body
Be sure to applysunblock to sensitiveareas of your skin.
Synonyms and related words
General words for parts
part
unit
section
4
area
or
surface area
countable/uncountable mathsthe amount of space that the surface of a place or shape covers. Area is expressed in square units, such as square kilometers or square miles
The surface area of the screen should be at least one squaremeter.