sur·face/ˈsərfəs/[i]noun[/i][list=1][*]the outside part or uppermost layer of something (often used when describing its texture, form, or extent)."the earth's surface"[table][tr][td]synonyms:[/td][td]outside, exterior; More[/td][/tr][/table][table][tr][td][/td][td][/td][/tr][/table][list][*]the area of such an outer part or uppermost layer.noun: [b]surface area[/b][/*][/list][/*][/list]