(mathematics) A measure of the extent of a surface; it is measured in square units. / A particular geographic region. / Any particular extent of surface, especially an empty or unused extent.

plural of area

An area that has been the site of a natural disaster that receives an official designation entitling residents and organizations within that area to receive relief and benefits.

(geometry) The total area on the surface of an object. / (computing) The total resources of a system that are accessible from the outside world and thus might be attacked.

A piece of land or a room that is designed for the use of multiple visitors to or inhabitants of a place.

(US) a rug that only covers part of the floor of a room

(US, Australia, Philippines) A prefix appended to a telephone number indicating the geographical area.

An area of population usually with a central or core city and surrounding towns or suburbs.

(cartography) Of a map, having the property that equal areas on the map represent equal areas on the mapped surface.

(soccer, futsal) An area of a pitch or field, inside which a penalty is given to the offensive team if a foul is made by the defensive team.