area

[ˈeriə]

Definition:
1. Part of a place, town, etc., or a region of a country or the world.
2. A part of a room, building or particular space that is used for a special purpose.
3. A subject of study.

Use 'area' in a sentence:

1. There are a lot of empty properties in the area.
2. You may not enter the security area without authorization.
3. He wanted to nuke the area.
4. The area was then colonized by scrub.
5. Crime rates are much higher in urban areas.
6. The area has been declared a disaster zone.
7. The UN declared it a safe area.
8. One major disadvantage of the area is the lack of public transport.
9. The area was a hotbed of crime.
10. They live in an area ill served by public transport.
11. The levels of pollution in this area are unduly high.
12. Much of the crime in this area is related to drug abuse.
13. In the 1990s the area became a magnet for new investment.
14. Changes in farming methods have badly affected employment in the area.
15. We're looking around for a house in this area.
16. The area is of great botanical interest.
17. The tumour had not spread to other areas of the body.
18. The area is a birdwatcher's paradise.
19. New roads will link the principal cities of the area.
20. This is the main factor driving investment in the area.
21. The area was colonized by the Vikings.
22. They live in a very select area.
23. The room is 12 square metres in area.
24. The area is heavily dependent on tourism.
25. We can't get Channel 5 in our area.
26. John is the London area manager.
27. The farm and surrounding area was flooded.
28. The area is valued for its vineyards.
29. First of all we must identify the problem areas.
30. She knows the local area very well.
31. There are a lot of small businesses starting up in that area.
32. Only cheeses made in this area may be labelled 'Roquefort'.
33. The police combed the area for clues.
34. This formula is used to calculate the area of a circle.
35. The area has good natural drainage.
36. There just aren't any jobs going in this area.
37. The company needs to improve performance in all these areas.
38. These areas are set aside for public recreational use.
39. I'll put you in touch with someone in your area.
40. The area is of special historic interest.
41. Tourism is a major source of income for the area.
42. The big growth area of recent years has been in health clubs.
43. When things got too hot most journalists left the area.
44. These, then, are the main areas of concern.
45. Many people in this area ride horseback.
46. The area is remarkable for its scenery.
47. New businesses thrive in this area.
48. Krishna stands downstage in the open area.
49. The area is largely uninhabited.
50. The survey covers a wide geographical area.
51. He shot from just outside the area.
52. The playing area was marked off with a white line.
53. The money was distributed among schools in the area.
54. Finance is Mark's area.
55. They are campaigning to save the area from building development.
56. The company has a virtual monopoly in this area of trade.
57. Troops have been dispatched to the area.
58. This was a forbidden area for foreigners.
59. The area was covered in dense jungle.
60. Lines divided the area into segments.
61. Move the cursor to a blank area of the computer screen.
62. There are no fewer than 100 different species in the area.
63. The area is rich in wildlife.