area

noun

1. 1

   a part of a structure having some specific characteristic or function

   the spacious cooking area provided plenty of room for servants

2. 2

   the extent of a 2-dimensional surface enclosed within a boundary

   the area of a rectangle

   it was about 500 square feet in area

3. 3

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

   in the abdominal region

4. 4

   a subject of study

   it was his area of specialization

   areas of interest include...

5. 5

   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

   Bible country

6. 6

   a particular environment or walk of life

   his social sphere is limited

   it was a closed area of employment