What does "local area network" mean?

An interconnection of computers that are in relatively close proximity to each other, such as within a building.

What is a synonym for "local area network"?

Common synonyms include: lan, home network, in-building network, local network, site network.

Pronounced //ˈləʊklˌɛːɹɪəˌnɛtwəːk//.

/ˈləʊklˌɛːɹɪəˌnɛtwəːk/ noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Noun

1
An interconnection of computers that are in relatively close proximity to each other, such as within a building.
"A local area network connects all of the computers in our office."
2
a local computer network for communication between computers; especially a network connecting computers and word processors and other electronic office equipment to create a communication system between offices wordnet
3
A network on which all devices communicate using OSI model device layer addressing.
4
A network on which all communication is delivered by way of MAC addresses and that is not routed. Internet

"A local area network connects all of the computers in our office."