English · Travel & Places
area
/ˈeəriə/
[/ˈeəriə/]
part of a place
Beginnernoun
Definition
A particular part of a place, town, or country.
Example
There are good schools in this area.
There are good schools in this area.
Etymology
From Latin 'area' (open space, threshing floor).
How & Where It’s Used
Common everyday word for neighbourhoods and zones.