red zone

noun

: the area of a football field inside an opponent's 20-yard line

Examples of red zone in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Arizona is solid across the board defensively, with the Wildcats ranking 27th nationally in scoring defense, third in the Big 12 in red zone defense and fifth in the Big 12 in passing defense. — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Nov. 2026

But wide receiver Stefon Diggs, who caught his fifth touchdown of the season against the Eagles, continues to be Daniels’s favorite red zone target. — Tashan Reed, Washington Post, 2 Nov. 2026

The riverside is designated a red zone, the highest level of military danger. — ABC News, 2 Nov. 2026

Out of 27 red zone trips, the Razorbacks’ defense has allowed 23 touchdowns and a field goal. — Pj Green october 27, Kansas City Star, 27 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1972, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for red zone

• alone
• atone
• backbone
• bemoan
• bluestone
• breastbone
• brownstone
• capstone
• cheekbone
• condone
• curbstone
• cyclone