zone

noun

ˈzōn How to pronounce zone (audio)
Definition of zonenext
1
as in region
a broad geographical area a tropical zone

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2
as in area
a part or portion having no fixed boundaries at that point we were out of the danger zone for avalanches

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Recent Examples of zone Sevilla finished 13th, also one point above the relegation zone. — ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026 In mixed-use neighborhood zones, density limits could rise from a maximum of 30 units per acre to between 20 and 50 units per acre, with building heights allowed up to five stories. — Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 15 Aug. 2026 Seventh-round rookie Jam Miller saw the bulk of the action, and had a nice 15-yard gain off an outside zone play, but created little that wasn’t there with the ball in his hands. — Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 15 Aug. 2026 Rookie cornerback Chris Johnson (two tackles in first half) had a chance at an interception in the end zone on a low pass in the second quarter but couldn’t come up with the ball. — Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 15 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for zone
Recent Examples of Synonyms for zone
  1. region
  2. area
  3. neck
  4. land
Noun
  • Aubergine from Relais & Châteaux grand chef Justin Cogley features an eight-course tasting menu that changes daily and showcases the local region’s bounty with an elevated French flare.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Both teams went 5-5 in the regular season last year and will compete in difficult regions again this season.
    — Jack Leo, AJC.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of region
Noun
  • Morris has held other leadership roles in education before stepping into her current position, first leading the school’s Dallas-area campus in Irving, Texas, then returning to the Atlanta area last year to lead the campus in Decatur.
    — Carson Bonner, AJC.com, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Others warn the strategy risks civilian casualties, particularly in Colombia, where armed groups operate among civilian populations and often function as de facto authorities in areas beyond the state’s reach.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of area
Noun
  • Sevy, which launched three months ago, sells colorful bandanas to protect the wearer’s neck or head.
    — Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Movements that prevent back pain Your postural muscles — your neck, back, core, hip and leg muscles — are constantly working to help keep you balanced and upright.
    — Andee Tagle, NPR, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of neck
Noun
  • Digital artist Lily Belmira has created a free video game that recreates the environment of Michael Heizer’s monumental land art sculpture City, 1970–2022, in the Nevada desert.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 14 Aug. 2026
  • On top of the congestion problem, the Strait of Hormuz disruption is also forcing carriers to rely on more expensive alternative routings and land bridges, tacking on substantial operational costs.
    — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of land

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“Zone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zone. Accessed 17 Aug. 2026.

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