zone
noun
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Definition of zone
(Entry 1 of 3)
1a
: any of five great divisions of the earth's surface with respect to latitude and temperature — compare frigid zone, temperate zone, torrid zone
b
: a portion of the surface of a sphere included between two parallel planes
3a
: an encircling anatomical structure
b(1)
: a subdivision of a biogeographic region that supports a similar fauna and flora throughout its extent
(2)
: such a zone dominated by a particular life form
c
: a distinctive belt, layer, or series of layers of earth materials (such as rock)
4
: a region or area set off as distinct from surrounding or adjoining parts
5
: one of the sections of an area or territory created for a particular purpose: such as
a
: a zoned section of a city
b(1)
: any of the eight concentric bands of territory centered on a given postal shipment point designated as a distance bracket for U.S. parcel post to which mail is charged at a single rate
(2)
: a distance within which the same fare is charged by a common carrier
c
: an area on a field of play
d
: a stretch of roadway or a space in which certain traffic regulations are in force
6
: zone defense
7
: a temporary state of heightened concentration experienced by a performing athlete that enables peak performance
players in the zone
zone
verb
zoned;
zoning
Definition of zone (Entry 2 of 3)
zone
adjectiveDefinition of zone (Entry 3 of 3)
1
: zonal sense 1
2
: of, relating to, or occurring in a zone defense
a zone press a zone blitz
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Synonyms for zone
Synonyms: Noun
belt, corridor, land, neck, part(s), region, tract
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Examples of zone in a Sentence
Noun
at that point we were out of the danger zone for avalanchesVerb
The town council voted to zone the area for industrial use.Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
Naval Academy Superintendent Vice Admiral Sean Buck said in a statement Friday that the noose was found in a construction zone off-limits to staff in Rickover Hall, the school's engineering building. — CBS News, "Naval Academy probing apparent noose found in school building," 10 Sep. 2019 The driver of a Chevrolet Corvette who was killed in a head-on crash Friday night while passing in a no-passing zone on State Road 44 has been identified as Larry Vandergrift, 76, of Eustis, the Florida Highway Patrol said Monday. — Jerry Fallstrom, orlandosentinel.com, "Eustis man, 76, dies in crash while passing in Corvette in no-passing zone, FHP says," 9 Sep. 2019 The port of Brunswick was closed to boat traffic, and a safety zone was established in the sound. — John Bacon, USA TODAY, "Rescuers hear 'noises' from inside capsized cargo ship; 4 crew members remain missing," 9 Sep. 2019 The Narwhal’s crew also was tasked with establishing and managing a mile-wide safety zone around the Conception wreckage to keep pleasure craft and other unauthorized vessels from disrupting search and salvage operations. — David C. Henley, Daily Pilot, "‘It will live with me forever’: Coast Guard officer recalls 4 days of duty at site of dive boat tragedy," 9 Sep. 2019 The ship channel is currently closed to vessel traffic, with a safety zone of a half mile around the Golden Ray in the sound. — Time, "Coast Guard Finds 4 Crew Members Trapped Inside Capsized Cargo Ship in Georgia," 9 Sep. 2019 The event is open to the public and festivities will include German food, live music and a family-fun zone. — Record Staff, baltimoresun.com, "Aberdeen: Run to Remember honors 9/11 victims," 5 Sep. 2019 In particular, during a March 15, 2011, meeting, Power endorsed U.N. Ambassador Susan Rice’s proposal to establish a no-fly zone over Libya and attack Muammar Qaddafi’s forces. — Daniel Bessner, The New Republic, "The Fog of Intervention," 4 Sep. 2019 Aylen said in a series of Twitter posts that their home was several miles inland from the north shore of the island and not in an evacuation zone. — Fox News, "Hurricane Dorian stories of survival emerge from devastated Bahamas," 3 Sep. 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
Many of the decisions that affect resiliency are made on a local or state level, including adjusting building codes and zoning laws, regulating local utilities and upgrading storm water systems. — Washington Post, "As North Carolina focuses on getting ahead of hurricanes, some residents are hesitant to move," 4 Sep. 2019 An application last year for a poultry farm that would supply Costco spurred officials to examine Lancaster County’s lack of specific zoning laws regarding large livestock operations. — USA TODAY, "Moon trees, moon film, monk honored: News from around our 50 states," 23 July 2019 Local leaders should also scrutinize zoning laws and noise ordinances that would forbid air taxis, which are notably quieter than helicopters. — Brent Skorup, WSJ, "Your Flying Car Will Be Here Sooner Than You Think," 15 Nov. 2018 Lower Southampton Township zoning officer Bill Oettinger said three people suffered serious injuries — two to their head and one to their back. — CBS News, "At least 9 injured when tree falls from lightning strike at Pennsylvania swim club," 18 Aug. 2019 Different sized houses are permitted in different areas of the city, and the square foot reduction applies to all five residential zoning classifications, Bagato said. — John Tuohy, Indianapolis Star, "Fishers aims to downsize new homes to meet changing demand," 11 Aug. 2019 One proposal is to release land not originally zoned for housing and to create higher density developments like high-rise buildings. — Fortune, "Tiny Luxembourg Is Having a Big Brexit Moment," 10 Aug. 2019 The commission should seek ways to encourage development of entry-level and mid-range housing, with a focus on zoning for denser, urban housing that should be more affordable than single-home suburbs. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "San Marcos kicks off general plan update," 26 July 2019 Is the whole area zoned for festivals or just a portion of it? — Karen Bliss, Billboard, "Former Trucking Mogul Talks Entering the Concert Biz and Landing The Rolling Stones' Only Canadian Gig," 26 June 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'zone.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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