AREAS | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

Looking for the meaning of the word AREAS in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of AREAS with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.

Word: Area

Speech Type: Noun

Etymology:

mid 16th century (in the sense ‘space allocated for a specific purpose’): from Latin, literally ‘vacant piece of level ground’

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈɛːrɪə
Dialects: British English
Definition:

a region or part of a town, a country, or the world

Short Definition:

region

Examples:
  • rural areas of Britain
  • people living in the area are at risk
Definition:

the extent or measurement of a surface or piece of land

Short Definition:

extent or measurement

Examples:
  • the area of a triangle
  • the room is twelve square feet in area
Definition:

a subject or range of activity or interest

Short Definition:

subject or domain

Examples:
  • the key areas of science
Definition:

a sunken enclosure giving access to the basement of a building

Short Definition:

sunken enclosure

Examples:
  • the area steps

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