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.
  • All roads in the area had reopened by late afternoon, police said.
    Annie Berman, Anchorage Daily News, 4 Mar. 2023
  • This can be a challenge for anyone, but even more so for those who live in cities and populated areas.
    Valerie Cacho, Verywell Health, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Consider adding some extra insulation to your attic and basement areas.
    Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
  • During a presentation Tuesday, officials talked of the city’s growth — and ways to bring revenue through development efforts in the downtown area.
    Amber Bonefont, Sun Sentinel, 21 Feb. 2023
  • Despite the loss of permanent real estate in the city, the company ensures employees will still physically work in Louisville, with the hopes of adding more jobs in the metro area soon.
    Olivia Evans, The Courier-Journal, 21 Feb. 2023
  • When he was gunned down, Lyons and Walden were in the area to cover the shooting death of 38-year-old Nathacha Augustin, who was killed just hours earlier.
    Charmaine Patterson, Peoplemag, 3 Mar. 2023
  • Phoenix was one of the driest cities compared to 192 areas Climate Central observed in November.
    Shaun McKinnon, The Arizona Republic, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Residents above 2,000 feet will want to drive carefully tonight, because any flood water in the area exposed to temperatures around freezing could turn into ice.
    Gerry Díaz, San Francisco Chronicle, 4 Mar. 2023
  • The victim was transported to an area hospital for serious neck injuries and is currently listed in stable condition, according to police.
    Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 21 Feb. 2023
  • According to the criminal complaint, on the night of the crash, a large group of teens were in the area having a water gun fight and Le-Morrison was being chased by someone with a water gun.
    Bob Dohr, Journal Sentinel, 3 Mar. 2023
  • 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

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