Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ground-zero
noun
/ˈɡraʊnd ˈzɪəroʊ/
Definition
The point on the Earth’s surface directly above or below an exploding nuclear bomb or any significant event, often associated with a place of destruction or the epicenter of an incident.
Examples
- After the earthquake, the city was effectively ground-zero for recovery efforts.
- The site of the collapsed building has become a memorial to those lost.
- Tourists visited ground-zero to pay their respects to the victims.
Meaning
Ground-zero refers to the exact location where a devastating occurrence takes place, particularly in contexts of bombs, terrorist attacks, or major disasters.
Synonyms
- epicenter
- nucleus
- focus
