Definition of area

Scrabble & Words with friends points

• area is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 4
• area is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 4
• area is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 4

Definition of area

• a part of an animal that has a special function or is supplied by a given artery or nerve (noun)

  Synonyms

  1. region
• a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography) (noun)

  Examples

  1. it was a mountainous area

  Synonyms

  1. country
• the extent of a 2-dimensional surface enclosed within a boundary (noun)

  Examples

  1. the area of a rectangle
  2. it was about 500 square feet in area

  Synonyms

  1. expanse
  2. surface area
• a particular environment or walk of life (noun)

  Examples

  1. it was a closed area of employment

  Synonyms

  1. arena
  2. domain
  3. field
  4. orbit
  5. sphere
• a part of a structure having some specific characteristic or function (noun)

  Examples

  1. the spacious cooking area provided plenty of room for servants
• a subject of study (noun)

  Examples

  1. it was his area of specialization
  2. areas of interest include...

See definition of area in Merriam Webster