noun A measure of the extent of a surface; it is measured in square units.
noun A particular geographic region.
noun Any particular extent of surface, especially an empty or unused extent.
The photo is a little dark in that area.
noun The extent, scope, or range of an object or concept.
The plans are a bit vague in that area.
noun An open space, below ground level, giving access to the basement of a house, and typically separated from the pavement by railings. .mw-parser-output .defdate{font-size:smaller}