textarea
nounUK /ˈtekstˌeə.ri.ə/
US /ˈtekstˌer.i.ə/
A box on a computer screen where you can type words.
Please write your story in the textarea and then click send.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. An HTML element that lets users enter multiple lines of text on a web page.
The comment form uses a textarea so people can write longer messages.
3. A part of a computer program where text is typed or edited.
The programmer added a textarea to the settings window.
4. A space in an online form for longer answers.
Fill in the textarea with your address and phone number.