Dictionary Check: area
"area" is a valid word!
Scrabble
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Words with Friends
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Definition
noun
a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography)
Example:
"it was a mountainous area"
noun
a subject of study
Example:
"it was his area of specialization"
noun
a part of an animal that has a special function or is supplied by a given artery or nerve
Example:
"in the abdominal region"
noun
a particular environment or walk of life
Example:
"his social sphere is limited"
noun
a part of a structure having some specific characteristic or function
Example:
"the spacious cooking area provided plenty of room for servants"
noun
the extent of a 2-dimensional surface enclosed within a boundary
Example:
"the area of a rectangle"
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