Another Word for Area: 20 Synonyms with Examples
An area is a part of a place, a subject or field, or the size of a surface. Swap it to make clear whether you mean a place, a topic or a measurement.
As a noun: a part of a place
- region
- district
- zone
- neighbourhood
- locality
- part
- sector
- territory
As a noun: a subject or field of activity
As a noun: the size of a surface
- size
- extent
- expanse
- space
- surface
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How they differ
Synonyms share a meaning, not always a tone. Here is when to pick each of the main options.
- region
- A large area, often with its own character or administration.
- district
- An area of a town or country, often an official division.
- neighbourhood
- The local area around where people live.
- zone
- An area set apart for a purpose: "a no-parking zone".
- field
- An area of study or work.
- sphere
- Formal; an area of activity or influence.
Example sentences
- region: The region is famous for its cheese.
- district: They moved to a quieter district on the edge of town.
- neighbourhood: The neighbourhood has a strong community spirit.
- zone: Cars are banned from the pedestrian zone.
- field: She is a leading expert in the field of child development.
- sphere: Women were long kept out of the political sphere.
More from WordNet
Less common or more specialised words WordNet lists for other senses of “area”. Check the meaning before you use one.
noun: country, orbit, arena
WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Used under the WordNet licence.
Frequently asked questions
What is another word for “area”?
The most useful alternatives are “region”, “district”, “zone”, “neighbourhood”, “locality”. For the main sense (a part of a place), “region” is usually the closest swap.
What is the difference between “region” and “district”?
region: A large area, often with its own character or administration. district: An area of a town or country, often an official division.