How to Use area in a Sentence

area

noun
Definition of areanext
Synonyms for areanext
  • She set aside a work area in the kitchen.
  • Settlers came to this area from the east.
  • The storm caused damage in many areas along the coast.
  • He lived in an unfashionable area of the city.
  • The group visited the area during a hunting trip.
  • The dining area has extra windows.
  • He is the metropolitan area's most popular politician.
  • Like many in the rural area, the men planned to work and send money back to support their families.
    — Sonia Perez D., Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2023
  • Firetrucks came from everywhere... 15-20 departments in the area from three counties.
    — Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 30 Mar. 2023
  • About two weeks after Gannon disappeared, searchers found a piece of particle board with Gannon's blood on it in a rural area nearby.
    — CBS News, 4 Apr. 2023
  • Armed with that information, off-roading is a lot less likely to be marred by choking, toxic smoke that comes along with dangerous levels of combustion if users know which areas to avoid.
    — Kristin Shaw, Popular Science, 14 Nov. 2024
  • On this night, he was hemmed in by the shoulder-to-shoulder, standing-room-only crowd, who were on hand to bid farewell to another beloved gathering spot for live music in the Boston area.
    — James Sullivan, BostonGlobe.com, 29 Mar. 2023
  • Forecasts show the storm system is heading through some of the same areas in the Midwest and South where at least 50 deadly tornadoes touched down over the weekend.
    — Alexandra Meeks, CNN, 4 Apr. 2023
  • Fewer people are pursuing degrees in accounting and starting new jobs in this area, resulting in more open positions for related roles and searches that take longer to complete.
    — Mark Maurer, WSJ, 29 Mar. 2023
  • The handcuffed teenager was buckled into the front seat of Truong’s patrol vehicle because there was not a caged holding area for detainees in the back seat of that particular vehicle.
    — Shelly Bradbury, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
  • Photo: Compass This co-op is a true one-bedroom that fits a king bed and has an actually usable dining room-slash-office area off of the kitchen (which isn’t huge but has a good amount of counter space).
    — Clio Chang, Curbed, 12 Nov. 2024
  • The same could probably be said for any of the trails in the area, to be fair.
    — Matthew Askari, Men's Health, 19 Apr. 2023
  • If wildfire smoke is in the area, do your best to stay inside.
    — Erin Prater, Fortune Well, 12 July 2023
  • Valet parking: The valet lot is across from the check-in area at doors 4 and 20 in the Dolphin and Flamingo garages.
    — Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 9 Feb. 2024
  • Matis’ sister-in-law, who grew up in the area, was shocked.
    — Chris Megerian, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2024
  • By the time he was called into the E.R. treatment area, his face and shirt were drenched with sweat.
    — Lisa Sanders, M.d., New York Times, 16 May 2023
  • In a sad twist, the area where the tragedy unfolded has long been a place to enjoy life.
    — Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 21 Apr. 2024
  • Get a round of golf in at one of the many courses in the area, or take on one of the local trails on foot or bike.
    — Perri O. Blumberg, Country Living, 18 Apr. 2023
  • Drag the sun icon that's next to the focus area up or down to adjust the exposure.
    — Tanya Wildt, Detroit Free Press, 11 Oct. 2024
  • For the southern half of the risk area, the majority of the storms will happen at night.
    — Dennis Romero, NBC News, 5 Apr. 2023
  • The northern lights were on display last night throughout the D.C. area.
    — Mimi Montgomery, Axios, 11 Oct. 2024
  • Uber and Lyft are available in the greater Washington, D.C. area, and there are taxi stands spread out across the city.
    — Maya Kachroo-Levine, Travel + Leisure, 15 June 2023
  • And both grew up in the Chicago area, giving the Fire a homegrown presence that’s clear to see.
    — Adam Bakr, Chicago Tribune, 2 July 2024
  • Prince William and the other men in the Royal Enclosure top hats, as called for in the area's dress code.
    — Stephanie Petit, Peoplemag, 20 June 2024
  • Allow curls to dry, and then section off an area near the temples.
    — Dory Zayas, Parents, 26 July 2024

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