Main entry: area
Definition: a part of a structure having some specific characteristic or function
Usage: the spacious cooking area provided plenty of room for servants
Main entry: expanse, area, surface area
Definition: the extent of a 2-dimensional surface enclosed within a boundary
Usage: the area of a rectangle; it was about 500 square feet in area
Definition: a part of an animal that has a special function or is supplied by a given artery or nerve
Usage: in the abdominal region
Main entry: area
Definition: a subject of study
Usage: it was his area of specialization; areas of interest include...
Definition: a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography)
Usage: it was a mountainous area; Bible country
Main entry: orbit, field, area, arena, sphere, domain
Definition: a particular environment or walk of life
Usage: his social sphere is limited; it was a closed area of employment; he's out of my orbit