area

Everyday

1. Area is how much flat space a shape covers; we measure it in squares, like square meters or square feet. tree →
2. An area is a part of a place, like a play area or a city area. tree →
3. An area is a subject or a field of study. tree →

In the lessons

the size of a flat shape: length × width for a rectangle; also floors, gardens and rooms; in geography, the area of countries; phrases «square units», «play area», «picnic area», «local area»

Examples

• The garden is 8 m long and 5 m wide. What is its area? tree →
• The area of the room is 120 square feet. tree →
• Each tile covers an area of 4 square inches. tree →
• Find the area of a square with sides of 6 cm. tree →
• The park has a picnic area. tree →
• Russia covers the largest area of any country. tree →
• There is a quiet reading area in the library. tree →
• We live in a rural area. tree →
• Count the squares to find the area. tree →
• Science is her favourite area of study. tree →

Note

Area of a rectangle = length × width, in square units. Trap: do not add the sides; that is the perimeter. Area is in square units (cm², ft²), length in plain units. Doubling each side makes the area 4 times bigger.

In Jewish tradition

the size of a flat shape: length × width for a rectangle; also floors, gardens and rooms; in geography, the area of countries; phrases «square units», «play area», «picnic area», «local area»

Note

Area of a rectangle = length × width, in square units. Trap: do not add the sides; that is the perimeter. Area is in square units (cm², ft²), length in plain units. Doubling each side makes the area 4 times bigger.