Meaning of the word zone in English

What does zone mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

zone

US /zoʊn/

UK /zoʊn/

an area or stretch of land having a particular characteristic, purpose, or use, or subject to particular restrictions

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This is a no-parking zone.

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The city has designated a new industrial zone.

Synonym:

area region district sector belt

a region or area of the body

Example:

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The pain is localized to a specific zone in my back.

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Massage this reflexology zone to relieve stress.

Synonym:

area region part section

divide into or assign to zones

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The city council decided to zone the area for residential use.

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The park was zoned into different sections for recreation and conservation.

Synonym:

divide partition section demarcate

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