Meaning & use
zone
An area or region distinguished from surrounding areas by a particular feature, use, or purpose.
See it in a sentence
The city council designated the waterfront as a pedestrian-only zone.
Heavy rain is expected across the coastal zone throughout the weekend.
A note on using this word
Zone often combines with another word to specify its purpose, such as time zone, war zone, or comfort zone.
Words with a similar meaning
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Another way to use it
2. verb
To designate or divide an area for a specific use, especially in urban planning.
The land was zoned for commercial rather than residential development.
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