Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

zone

noun
/zoʊn/
Definition
A region or area that is marked off for a specific purpose or characterized by certain features.
Examples
  • The city is divided into several zones for residential, commercial, and industrial use.
  • He felt completely in the zone while practicing for the tournament.
  • They established a no-fish zone to protect the local ecosystem.
Meaning
A zone can refer to physical spaces, such as geographic areas, or metaphorical spaces, such as states of mind or conditions.
Synonyms
  • area
  • region
  • sector
  • division
  • district