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disaster area

The correct spelling is disaster area.

How to pronounce disaster area

noun

Say it like: Dis-ast-er -aree

The correct spelling is disaster area. An area that has been the site of a natural disaster that receives an official designation entitling residents and organizations within that area to receive relief and benefits. For example: "Much of the central Gulf Coast was declared a disaster area after hurricane Katrina."

Usage Examples

Much of the central Gulf Coast was declared a disaster area after hurricane Katrina.

Your room is a disaster area.

Definition

noun

  1. 1.An area that has been the site of a natural disaster that receives an official designation entitling residents and organizations within that area to receive relief and benefits.
  2. 2.An area that looks like one that has suffered a natural disaster.

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