Phrase guide

common area

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A piece of land or a room that is designed for the use of multiple visitors to or inhabitants of a place.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • The dorm offered students the choice of retreating to the privacy of their rooms, or mingling in the common area.

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noun

Meaning 2

In a condominium or other cooperative residential facility, an area owned by the organization that oversees the facility, but is not owned by any specific resident.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: law

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Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Norwegian Bokmål: fellesareal — common area (both senses)
  • Norwegian Nynorsk: fellesareal — common area (both senses)