red zone

noun

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

Examples of red zone in a Sentence

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That's the essence of red zone chaos. Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 12 June 2026 An offshore operator that catches a pressure anomaly or an unauthorized entry into a red zone in real time avoids a shutdown that can run into the millions per day. Krish Kumar, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026 Ebola risk is low despite current outbreak Doctors Without Borders health workers wearing personal protective equipment move through the isolated red zone to monitor patients, provide medical care and ensure sanitation at the Ebola Treatment Center in Munigi in Congo on June 2, 2026. Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 4 June 2026 Phil Mafah looked good with his first-team reps, grabbing a touchdown in red zone work, as did Jaydon Blue. Nick Harris june 4, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for red zone

Word History

First Known Use

1972, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of red zone was in 1972

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“Red zone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/red%20zone. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.

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