How to Use area in a Sentence

area

noun
  • 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.
  • Tire chains may be necessary to travel through mountain passes in this area, the NWS warns.
    David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
  • For most big events Indy hosts, this area comes alive with photo opportunities, live music, artwork and food and drink tents.
    Arika Herron, Axios, 4 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
  • And there’s this: craft grain mills have sprouted (pun intended) in the area.
    Pamela Wright, BostonGlobe.com, 18 Apr. 2023
  • The fit is supportive, but looser in the armpit area on some bodies.
    Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Bsn, Parents, 19 Oct. 2023
  • His body was recovered in an area near where the 911 call was made, police said.
    Adam Sennott, BostonGlobe.com, 16 June 2023
  • When the San Joaquin and Tuolumne rivers swelled with last year’s historic runoff, this area was filled with water up to 8 feet deep.
    Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 21 Feb. 2024
  • Durr said in areas where there are more homes than wilderness, portions of the trail could be paved.
    Martin E. Comas, Orlando Sentinel, 20 June 2024
  • Sometimes there is no wait, other times, the line extends into the check-in area.
    Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 17 May 2023
  • It can be closed off from the dining area for more privacy or opened up to create a sense of flow.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 12 July 2023

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