n a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography)
it was a mountainous area
n a subject of study
it was his area of specialization areas of interest include...
n a part of an animal that has a special function or is supplied by a given artery or nerve
n a particular environment or walk of life
it was a closed area of employment
n a part of a structure having some specific characteristic or function
the spacious cooking area provided plenty of room for servants
n the extent of a 2-dimensional surface enclosed within a boundary
the area of a rectangle it was about 500 square feet in area
But apparently someone involved in the area's sectarian violence had been there recently: left behind was a leather-bound day planner that gave a disturbing picture of the .
The problem is particularly acute in Southern California, which has the heaviest air traffic of any area in the world.
Featuring one of the most volatile social and religious dynamics in the country, the area is dotted with Shi'a urban centers surrounded by Sunni farming communities.
Area roads reopen as flood waters recede Area roads closed by Mississippi River flooding continue to reopen as the waters recede. The Illino
June 13, 2013 - Belleville News-Democrat
Area braces for possible severe weather The area is preparing for a weather system that carries a possibility of severe storms Thursday night.
June 13, 2013 - FOX 43 TV Hampton Roads
Jake Peavy in ESPN I guess hindsight is 20/20,Peavy said. "We certainly would have shut it down even before Pittsburgh. Like I said, it was moving it around, this was almost in an area different than the other ones. So, I don't think anybody made any bad...
Thierry Henry in Independent In yesterday's 220-word statement, Henry said that his handball in the build-up to William Gallas' goal had been "an instinctive reaction to a ball that was coming extremely fast in a crowded penalty area".
Phil Mickelson in The Associated Press I think it's the best US Open setup that I've seen,said Phil Mickelson, who had a tee time later Thursday morning to start his quest for the second leg of the 2010 Grand Slam. "I think the one area of concern I have is the greens. They're...