swaparea
nounUK /ˈswɒpˌeəriə/
US /ˈswɑːpˌeriə/
A swap area is a special spot on a computer where it keeps things it cannot hold in its fast memory.
When the computer got busy, it moved some open programs into the swap area.
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2. A place where people meet to trade or exchange things.
The town holds a swap area every Saturday for trading books and toys.
3. A section of a market set aside for bartering goods.
Farmers gathered in the swap area to exchange seeds and tools.
4. A designated zone in a game where players can trade items.
Head to the swap area to trade cards with other players.