Quick definitions from WordNet (area)
▸ noun: a part of a structure having some specific characteristic or function ("The spacious cooking area provided plenty of room for servants")
▸ noun: the extent of a 2-dimensional surface enclosed within a boundary ("The area of a rectangle")
▸ noun: a part of an animal that has a special function or is supplied by a given artery or nerve
▸ noun: a subject of study ("It was his area of specialization")
▸ noun: 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")
▸ noun: a particular environment or walk of life ("It was a closed area of employment")
▸ name: A surname (very rare: popularity rank in the U.S.: #65979)
▸ Also see area
▸ noun: a part of a structure having some specific characteristic or function ("The spacious cooking area provided plenty of room for servants")
▸ noun: the extent of a 2-dimensional surface enclosed within a boundary ("The area of a rectangle")
▸ noun: a part of an animal that has a special function or is supplied by a given artery or nerve
▸ noun: a subject of study ("It was his area of specialization")
▸ noun: 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")
▸ noun: a particular environment or walk of life ("It was a closed area of employment")
▸ name: A surname (very rare: popularity rank in the U.S.: #65979)
▸ Also see area