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twilight zone
noun
: a situation or an idea that is unclear or confusing
: a world of fantasy where things are not real
Full Definition of TWILIGHT ZONE
1
a : an area just beyond ordinary legal and ethical limits b : twilight 2a
2
: a world of fantasy or illusion
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First Known Use of TWILIGHT ZONE
1908
Rhymes with TWILIGHT ZONE
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