area · noun C /ˈeə.ri.ə/
area (REGION)
A2 a region of a country or city
Dictionary examples:
All areas of the country will have some rain tonight.
Houses in the London area are very expensive.
This is a very poor area.
Learner example:
It's a tourist area. (Key English Test; A2; Turkish)
area (PART)
B1 a part of a building or piece of land used for a particular purpose
Dictionary example:
a play/picnic area
Learner example:
I'm staying in a very big hotel; it ha[s] a swimming pool, a golf area, gardens, and also a children['s] area. (Preliminary English Test; B1; Catalan)
area (SUBJECT)
B2 a part of a subject or activity
Dictionary examples:
Marketing is Paul's area.
Software is not really my area of expertise.
Learner example:
I am a 30-year-old Swedish male with a diploma in gardening. I have 6 years experience of the area since I have been employed by a Swedish fruit supplier. (First Certificate in English; B2; Swedish)
