area
noun
any particular extent of space or surface; part.
areas
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pluralof area.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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While Poland remains an overwhelmingly Catholic country, many younger Poles in urban areas have increasingly turned away from the church and its traditions.
From BBC ● Aug. 16, 2026
Heavy rain began to pour over Indiana last week, with more than 11 inches falling over two days in some areas, according to data from the National Weather Service in Indianapolis.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 16, 2026
Hawaii Gov. Josh Green urged residents to shelter in place as rainfall reached 2 inches an hour in some areas.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 16, 2026
"Stay away from beaches and coastal areas where rough surf and rip currents could sweep you away," it added.
From Barron's ● Aug. 15, 2026
The strongest push continues to be into rural areas, where the need for clean water, schools, employment, and housing is interrelated with health care.
From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French
