Pronunciation

/ˈeəriə/

Definitions

Noun

1. An area of land: A region or portion of the earth’s surface, often with defined boundaries or a specific function. Example: “The park occupies a large area in the city center.”
2. A region or sector: A part of a larger space or topic, often classified by subject matter or interest. Example: “The business area of the town has many offices and shops.”
3. Extent or scope: The degree or range of something. Example: “Her knowledge covers a wide area of science.”
4. A sector of a game or activity: In sports, a designated region for play or competition. Example: “The attacking area in soccer is where players try to score goals.”

Verb

1. To cover or occupy a space: To extend over a particular area. Example: “The furniture arranged itself to fill the available area.”
2. To deal with or focus on: To give attention to a specific region or aspect. Example: “The architect is currently working on designing the living area.”

Phrases

• “Covering a broad area”
• “Area code 555”
• “Focus on a particular area of study”
• “Working in the marketing area”

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The garden was divided into several distinct areas for different plants.”
• Verb: “They cleared the area to make room for the new construction project.”
• As a verb: “The teacher asked her students to analyze the literature in different historical areas.”

Synonyms

• Zone
• Region
• Sector
• Territory
• Space
• Domain
• Scope
• Extent
• Section
• Plot

Note: The verb form of “area” is not commonly used as a standalone action, but it can be found in compound verbs like “cover area” or “work in the area.”