Area
Pronunciation
- RP IPA: /ˈɛə̯ɹɪə̯/
- US IPA: /ˈæɹ.i.ə/, /ˈɛɹ.i.ə/
Origin
From Latin area.
Noun
- (mathematics) A measure of the extent of a surface; it is measured in square units.
- A particular geographic region.
- Any particular extent of surface, especially an empty or unused extent.The photo is a little dark in that area.
- Figuratively, any extent, scope or range of an object or concept.
- 2013, Rob Dorit, Making Life from Scratch, Today, a new area of research that similarly aims to mimic a complex biological phenomenon—life itself—is taking off. Synthetic biology, a seductive experimental subfield in the life sciences, seems tantalizingly to promise custom-designed life created in the laboratory.
- The plans are a bit vague in that area. My guts are a bit sore in that area.
- (British) An open space, below ground level, between the front of a house and the pavement.
- (soccer) Penalty box; penalty area.
- 2010, December 29, Mark Vesty, Wigan 2-2 Arsenal, Bendtner's goal-bound shot was well saved by goalkeeper Ali Al Habsi but fell to Arsahvin on the edge of the area and the Russian swivelled, shaped his body and angled a sumptuous volley into the corner.
- (slang) Genitals.