Zone

Pronunciation: /ˈzoʊn/

Zone (noun)

  1. a specific area or region with a particular use or characteristic.
  2. one of the areas into which the world is divided, each with a different time.
  3. an area where access is controlled or limited for safety or security.

Examples

  • The park is a quiet zone for relaxation.
  • This zone is designated for children to play safely.

Common collocations: quiet zone, designated zone, enter a zone, adjust to a time zone, cross time zones

Synonyms of Zone

Neutral

Formal

Antonyms of Zone

  • referring to an entire entity