First Known Use: 15th century
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1zone
noun \ˈzōn\
: an area that is different from other areas in a particular way
: one of the sections in a city or town that is used for a particular purpose
Full Definition of ZONE
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a : 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
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a : 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 (as rock)
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: a region or area set off as distinct from surrounding or adjoining parts
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: one of the sections of an area or territory created for a particular purpose: 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 United States 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
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: a temporary state of heightened concentration experienced by a performing athlete that enables peak performance <players in the zone>
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Origin of ZONE
Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin zona belt, zone, from Greek zōnē; akin to Lithuanian juosti to gird
2zone
verb
: to officially say that (a section in a city, town, etc.) can be used for a particular purpose (such as business or housing)
zonedzon·ing
Full Definition of ZONE
transitive verb
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: to surround with a zone : encircle
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: to arrange in or mark off into zones; specifically : to partition (a city, borough, or township) by ordinance into sections reserved for different purposes (as residence or business)
— zon·er noun
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First Known Use of ZONE
1782
3zone
adjective
Definition of ZONE
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: zonal 1
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: of, relating to, or occurring in a zone defense <a zone press> <a zone blitz>
First Known Use of ZONE
1795
ZONER Defined for Kids
1zone
noun \ˈzōn\
Definition of ZONE for Kids
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: a region or area set off or characterized as different from surrounding or neighboring parts <The United States is located in one of earth's temperate zones.>
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: one of the sections of an area created for or serving a particular use or purpose <a town's business zone>
2zone
verb
zonedzon·ing
Definition of ZONE for Kids
: to divide into sections for different uses or purposes <This area is zoned for residential use.>
Medical Dictionary
zone
noun \ˈzōn\
Medical Definition of ZONE
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: an encircling anatomical structure
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: a region or area set off as distinct
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