Synonym: district, expanse, extent, neighborhood, region, section, size, space, territory, zone. Similar words: real, rear, read, really, react, realm, break, reach. Meaning: ['eərɪə] 
n. 1. a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography) 2. a particular environment or walk of life 3. a subject of study 4. a part of a structure having some specific characteristic or function 5. a part of an animal that has a special function or is supplied by a given artery or nerve 6. the extent of a 2-dimensional surface enclosed within a boundary.
n. 1. a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography) 2. a particular environment or walk of life 3. a subject of study 4. a part of a structure having some specific characteristic or function 5. a part of an animal that has a special function or is supplied by a given artery or nerve 6. the extent of a 2-dimensional surface enclosed within a boundary. 
Random good picture Not show
(241) The local history of the area is fascinating.
(242) A small peacekeeping force will be deployed in the area.
(243) Blind children tend to be more passive in this area of motor development than sighted children.
(244) A number of burglaries have been committed in this area recently.
(245) Within minutes the area was swarming with officers who began searching a nearby wood.
(246) Their failures in this area have damaged their self-confidence and creditability.
(247) Four women have been sexually assaulted in the area recently.
(248) I know which area they live in[http://Sentencedict.com], but whether I can find their house is a different matter.
(249) The area contains a disproportionate number of young middle-class families.
(250) The tribe's land now amounts to around 50% of the total land area.
(251) The area has stunning scenery, beautiful beaches, and much more besides.
(252) The area of the bedroom is larger than that of the sitting room.
(253) The marsh is an area of great scientific interest on account of its wild flowers.
(254) When designing buildings in this area, you have to make provision against earthquakes.
(255) The chest disease is endemic among miners in this area.
(256) Tourism is a major source of income for the area.
(257) Neighbours were shocked that such an attack could happen in their area.
(258) There should be more police patrolling the area on foot.