areola

[ uh-ree-uh-luh ]

noun

, Biology.

, plural a·re·o·lae [uh, -, ree, -, uh, -lee], a·re·o·las.

1. a ring of color, as around the human nipple.
2. a small interstice, as between the fibers of connective tissue.

areola

/ əˈrɪələ; əˌrɪəˈleɪʃən; -ˌleɪt; əˈrɪəlɪt /

noun

1. anatomy any small circular area, such as the pigmented ring around the human nipple or the inflamed area surrounding a pimple

Derived Forms

• aˈreolar, adjective
• areolation, noun

Other Words From

• a·reo·lar adjective
• a·re·o·late [uh, -, ree, -, uh, -lit, -leyt], a·re·o·lat·ed [uh, -, ree, -, uh, -ley-tid], adjective
• ar·e·o·la·tion [air-ee-, uh, -, ley, -sh, uh, n], noun
• multi·a·reo·late adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of areola¹

1655–65; < Latin, equivalent to āre ( a ) area + -ola -ole ¹( def )

Word History and Origins

Origin of areola¹

C17: from Latin: diminutive of area

Example Sentences

Anna, who relocated to Wales from Russia two years ago, has now been named UK areola artist of the year at an industry awards.

From BBC

A Facebook spokesperson said the site allowed images of post-mastectomy areola tattoos on a page or profile but not within advertising.

From BBC

"The script called for him to touch my breast. I was surprised that he circled my areola. We had not discussed the scene prior to filming."

From Fox News

“He doesn’t grab it, he actually outlines my areola with his finger,” she said.

From Fox News

But to specify the areola as the event horizon - as the Rubicon that must not be crossed - seems like an indecency all its own.

From Washington Times