areaproblem
nounUK /ˈeəriəˌprɒbləm/
US /ˈeriəˌprɑːbləm/
A problem that happens in a certain place or space.
The broken slide was an areaproblem for the playground.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A math question about the size of a flat shape.
The teacher gave us an areaproblem about a rectangle.
3. A trouble in a particular part of a building or land.
The leaky roof was an areaproblem for the whole school.
4. A difficulty that only affects one small section of a map.
The flooded path was an areaproblem on our hiking map.