Area — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈer-ē-ə/ ar·ea

Meaning & Definition of Area

Area (noun)

  1. the surface included within a set of lines; specifically, the number of unit squares equal in measure to the surface
  2. the scope of a concept, operation, or activity, field
  3. areaway

Area (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a part or portion having no fixed boundaries

    "I last saw your dog over in that general area"

    similar: demesne, field, region, zone
    related: corner, section, locale, locality, location, locus, place, point, position, site, space, spot

  2. a region of activity, knowledge, or influence

    "a top researcher in the area of human genetics"

    similar: arena, bailiwick, barony, business, circle, demesne, department, discipline, domain, element, fief, fiefdom, field, firmament, front, game, kingdom, line, precinct, province, realm, specialty, sphere, terrain, walk
    related: frontier, study, subject, territory, turf, occupation, profession, pursuit, racket, vocation, ambit, amplitude, breadth, compass, confine, dimension(s), extent, ken, reach, scope, sweep, width, subfield, subspecialty

Related Entry: Staging area (noun)

Staging area is a different word from Area. The synonyms below are for staging area, not for area.

  1. as in staging ground

    similar: staging ground, base, bridgehead, foothold, beachhead, camp, center, emplacement, footing, front, headquarters, installation, station, airbase, bastion, fastness, fortress, stronghold, battlefront, field, toehold

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Area

The most common words with a similar meaning to Area:

demesne, field, region, zone, arena, bailiwick, barony, business, circle, department, discipline, domain, element, fief, fiefdom, firmament, front, game, kingdom, line, precinct, province, realm, specialty, sphere, terrain, walk

Related Words for Area

corner, section, locale, locality, location, locus, place, point, position, site, space, spot, frontier, study, subject, territory, turf, occupation, profession, pursuit, racket, vocation, ambit, amplitude, breadth, compass, confine, dimension(s), extent, ken

Origin & Etymology of Area

Latin, open space, threshing floor; perhaps akin to Latin arēre to be dry arid

First known use: circa 1552

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Area

Words & Phrases Containing Area

area code, area of expertise, association area, Broca's area, catchment area, disaster area, equal-area, fringe area, local area network

Frequently Asked Questions about Area

What does "Area" mean?

"Area" means the surface included within a set of lines; specifically, the number of unit squares equal in measure to the surface. As a noun, it is defined as: the surface included within a set of lines; specifically, the number of unit squares equal in measure to the surface. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Area"?

Other words for "Area" include demesne, field, region, zone, arena, bailiwick, barony and business. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Area" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Area"?

There are 63 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Area". Common alternatives include demesne, field, region, zone, arena, bailiwick, barony, business, circle and department.

How do you use "Area" in a sentence?

Examples of "Area" in a sentence: "I last saw your dog over in that general area"; "a top researcher in the area of human genetics".

Is "Area" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Area" is a noun.

Is "Area" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As an A1-level word, "Area" is typical of Cambridge A1 Movers (Young Learners), TOEIC Listening & Reading 120+. It is on the Academic Word List, so it appears often in IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, and university texts.

How do you pronounce "Area"?

"Area" is pronounced /ˈer-ē-ə/ and divided into syllables as ar·ea.

What is the origin of the word "Area"?

"Area" comes from Latin, open space, threshing floor; perhaps akin to Latin arēre to be dry arid. First known use: circa 1552.