area
Pronunciation: /ˈɛəɹi.ə/
The English word “area” has 7 meanings listed here.
noun
- 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 extent, scope, or range of an object or concept.
- An open space, below ground level, giving access to the basement of a house, and typically separated from the pavement by railings.
- Penalty box; penalty area.
- Genitals.
Etymology
Learned borrowing from Latin ārea.
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