area

US /ˈer.i.ə/
UK /ˈer.i.ə/
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1.

a region or part of a town, a country, or the world

:
The city has a large industrial area.
This is a beautiful rural area.
2.

the extent or measurement of a surface or piece of land

:
Calculate the area of the rectangle.
The total area of the park is 50 acres.
3.

a particular part of a building or other place, used for a specific purpose

:
The dining area is next to the kitchen.
This is a designated smoking area.