area

PART OF A PLACE

A1a part of a town, country or the world

• They live in a quiet area of the city.
• There are few shops in rural areas.

USED FOR SOMETHING

A2a part of a building or space used for a particular activity

• Smoking is not allowed in this area.
• The hotel has a large play area for children.

SUBJECT

B1a subject or a particular part of an activity

• Her main area of research is climate change.
• Maths is a weak area for me.

SIZE

B2the size of a flat surface, measured by multiplying its length by its width

• The garden has an area of 200 square metres.