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zone

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate Oxford US //ˈzoʊn// UK //zˈəʊn// zone Archaic General-service Informal Literary Slang

n. an area that is different from the places around it because of its use or rules. You might see this in a city for parking or in a game for scoring.

n. a specific region or area distinguished from adjacent parts by a particular characteristic, purpose, or set of regulations. Often used in urban planning or sports to define boundaries with unique functional requirements.


SIMPLE

You cannot park your car in this loading zone.

CONTEXTUAL

The city council designated the waterfront as a pedestrian zone to encourage local tourism and reduce pollution.

COMPLEX

The athlete entered a psychological flow state, often described as being in the zone, where her physical execution became effortless and her focus remained entirely undisturbed by the crowd.

Synonyms
Origin

From Latin zōna, from Ancient Greek ζώνη (zṓnē, “girdle, belt”).

Usage

Commonly used in compound nouns like 'time zone', 'comfort zone', or 'war zone'.

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