Definitions

areola

[uh-ree-uh-luh] / əˈri ə lə /

NOUN

ring over head

Synonyms

STRONG

halo stoma

Example Sentences

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Leeds also missed first in the penalty shootout as 20-year-old reserve goalkeeper Finlay Herrick replaced the injured Alphonse Areola for his West Ham debut and blocked Joel Piroe's spot-kick.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

The penalty was awarded after a VAR check and Gibbs-White dusted himself down to drill the spot-kick past Areola, pushing the crest-fallen Nuno to the brink.

From Barron's • Jan. 6, 2026

In a bid to punch clear, Areola came off his line and thumped into Gibbs-White's head with his out-stretched arm.

From Barron's • Jan. 6, 2026

Foden got City up and running, beating goalkeeper Alphonse Areola after two minutes.

From BBC • May 19, 2024

Areola and Rivoli were again remembered, and recalled by victories not less glorious; and once more hope returned to the ranks it seemed to have quitted forever.

From Tom Burke Of "Ours", Volume II by Lever, Charles James