Definition of Area

Noun: area eh-ree-u

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";
- country
A subject of study
"it was his area of specialization"; "areas of interest include..."
A part of an animal that has a special function or is supplied by a given artery or nerve
"in the abdominal area";
- region
A particular environment or walk of life
"it was a closed area of employment";
- sphere, domain, orbit, field, arena
A part of a structure having some specific characteristic or function
"the spacious cooking area provided plenty of room for servants"
The extent of a 2-dimensional surface enclosed within a boundary
"it was about 500 square feet in area"; "the area of a rectangle";
- expanse, surface area