Zone

/zoʊn/

Meaning & Definition

noun

An area or region distinguished from others by a particular characteristic or purpose.

The city is divided into several residential zones.

A specified region that has specific characteristics or is subject to particular regulations.

This is a no-parking zone.

A range or realm of activity or experience.

He stepped out of his comfort zone to try new things.

A period of time allocated for a specific activity.

They have a designated study zone during the exam week.

In sports, particularly in American football, a marked area of the playing field between the goal lines and the end zone.

The team managed to score a touchdown in the red zone.

verb

To assign to a particular zone or area.

The city planners zoned the area for industrial use.

To organize or regulate the distribution of areas or regions.

They zoned the park to accommodate different activities.

Late Latin 'zona', from Greek 'zone', meaning a girdle or belt.

comfort zone

A situation where one feels safe or at ease.

danger zone

A situation that is risky or hazardous.

in the zone

Being in a state of high concentration or effectiveness.

territory

An area of land under the jurisdiction of a particular government.

district

A defined area within a city or region.

region

A larger area usually defined for governance or organization.

Being in one's own world, focused on something.

He was so into the music, he was in the zone.

Detached or removed from reality.

After that long meeting, I completely zoned out.