1
: the surface included within a set of lines
specifically
: the number of unit squares equal in measure to the surface see Metric System Table, Weights and Measures Table
2
: the scope of a concept, operation, or activity : field
the whole area of foreign policy
3
: areaway
4
: a particular extent of space or surface or one serving a special function: such as
a
: a part of the surface of the body
b
: a geographic region
5
: a level piece of ground
6
: a part of the cerebral cortex having a particular function
Examples of area in a Sentence
Settlers came to this area from the east.
The group visited the area during a hunting trip.
in the area surrounding the lake
The storm caused damage in many areas along the coast.
a bird found only in remote areas of the U.S.
in many areas of the world
He is the metropolitan area's most popular politician.
He lived in an unfashionable area of the city.
She set aside a work area in the kitchen.
The dining area has extra windows.
Recent Examples on the Web
Additionally, starting with your brows helps keep products like foundation, which can damage the brow follicle, away from that area.
—
Iman Balagam, Vogue, 18 Aug. 2024
Last year, California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara reached an agreement with insurers with an aim to cover approximately 85% of properties in high-risk areas.
—Shania Baweja, CNN, 18 Aug. 2024
Del Rio says that many of the larger urban and suburban areas have become saturated and that smaller towns allow for a different level of service.
—Kevin Williams, CNBC, 18 Aug. 2024
Acidity can be quite pronounced in rosé wines produced in cool-climate regions and much more muted in wines from warm-climate areas.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 17 Aug. 2024
See all Example Sentences for area 
Iman Balagam, Vogue, 18 Aug. 2024
Last year, California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara reached an agreement with insurers with an aim to cover approximately 85% of properties in high-risk areas.
—Shania Baweja, CNN, 18 Aug. 2024
Del Rio says that many of the larger urban and suburban areas have become saturated and that smaller towns allow for a different level of service.
—Kevin Williams, CNBC, 18 Aug. 2024
Acidity can be quite pronounced in rosé wines produced in cool-climate regions and much more muted in wines from warm-climate areas.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 17 Aug. 2024
See all Example Sentences for area
These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'area.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
Dictionary Entries Near area
Cite this Entry
“Area.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/area. Accessed 28 Aug. 2024.
Copy CitationKids Definition
area
noun
ar·ea
ˈar-ē-ə 
ˈer-
1
: a particular piece of ground or extent of space often set aside for special use
a picnic area
a waiting area
2
: the surface inside a figure or shape
especially
: the number of unit squares equal to the amount of space the surface covers
a circle with an area of 500 square meters
3
: region sense 2a
a farming area
4
: a field of activity or study
5
: a part of the brain having a particular function (as vision or hearing)
Etymology
from Latin "open space, threshing floor" — related to aerie
Medical Definition
area
noun
ar·ea
ˈar-ē-ə, ˈer-
: a part of the cerebral cortex having a particular function see association area, motor area, sensory area
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share