(anatomy) The posterior section of the superior temporal gyrus in the dominant cerebral hemisphere, one of two parts of the cerebral cortex linked with speech (the other being Broca's area).

A rule stating that an airplane designed with the same cross-sectional area distribution in the longitudinal direction as the Sears-Haack body generates the same wave drag as this body, largely independent of the actual shape; used in aerodynamics to reduce drag, typically by narrowing the fuselage at the wing roots.

(geometry) The sum of the areas of the lateral (vertical) faces of a cylinder, cone, frustum, or the like. / (medicine, dated) A particular part of the medulla oblongata.

An urban area of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany; the largest urban agglomeration in Germany.

(printing) The useful area of a page of printed material without the margins.

(Canada) Any one of three specific rural municipalities in Alberta, Canada, governed by the Special Areas Board.

(US, road transport) Triangular area of road surface adjacent to the gore at a fork or merge, set off by painted lines and optionally covered in chevron markings.

(US, economics) A region that is eligible to receive impact aid funding.

(aviation) The total surface area of an aircraft. / (nautical) The total portion of the surface area of the hull which is immersed in water.

A district, quarter, or similar locale that is significantly dependent on revenue from tourism.