Zone — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb adjective /ˈzōn/

Meaning & Definition of Zone

Zone (noun)

  1. a region or area set off as distinct from surrounding or adjoining parts
  2. one of the sections of an area or territory created for a particular purpose or activity
  3. a zoned section of a city

Zone (verb)

  1. to surround with a zone, encircle
  2. to arrange in or mark off into zones; specifically, to partition (a city, borough, or township) by ordinance into sections reserved for different purposes (such as residence or business)

Zone (adjective)

  1. zonal
  2. of, relating to, or occurring in a zone defense

Zone (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a broad geographical area

    "a tropical zone"

    similar: belt, corridor, land, neck, part(s), region, tract
    related: district, domain, latitude(s), range, realm, terrain, territory, neighborhood, vicinity

  2. a part or portion having no fixed boundaries

    "at that point we were out of the danger zone for avalanches"

    similar: area, demesne, field, region
    related: corner, section, locale, locality, location, locus, place, point, position, site, space, spot

Related Entry: Zone out (verb)

Zone out is a different word from Zone. The synonyms below are for zone out, not for zone.

  1. as in goof (off), hang (around or out)

    similar: bum, dally, dawdle, dillydally, drone, footle, goof (off), hack (around), hang (around or out), idle, laze, loaf, vegetate, veg out, chill, chill out (slang), decompress, de-stress, loosen up, mellow (out), relax, unwind, wind down, unbend, bask, kick back, loll, lounge, repose, rest, alleviate, comfort, ease, relieve, calm, compose, cool, quiet, settle

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Zone

The most common words with a similar meaning to Zone:

belt, corridor, land, neck, part(s), region, tract, area, demesne, field

Related Words for Zone

district, domain, latitude(s), range, realm, terrain, territory, neighborhood, vicinity, corner, section, locale, locality, location, locus, place, point, position, site, space, spot

Word Forms of Zone

Inflections: zones, zoned, zoning

Derived words: zoner (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Zone

borrowed from Anglo-French & Latin; Anglo-French, borrowed from Latin zōna "belt, girdle, imaginary band encircling the earth," borrowed from Greek zṓnē, going back to Indo-European *i̯eh3s-neh2, whence also, with stem variation, Russian Church Slavic pojasnĭ "belt," Sanskrit rā́snā "girdle" (*yā́snā crossed with raśanā́ "rope, bridle, girth"); derivative from a verbal base *i̯eh3s- "encircle, girdle," whence, with various stem formatives, Old Church Slavic pojašǫ, pojasati "to gird," Lithuanian júosiu, júosti, Albanian ngjesh- "gird, encircle, compress," Greek zṓnnȳmi, aorist ézōsa "(I) gird(ed)"; from a verbal adjective in *-t- Lithuanian júosta "band, zone," Greek zōstós "belted, girded," Avestan yāsta-

First known use: 15th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Zone

Words & Phrases Containing Zone

zone defense, zone in, zone out, zone refining, blue zone, buffer zone, comfort zone

Frequently Asked Questions about Zone

What does "Zone" mean?

"Zone" means a region or area set off as distinct from surrounding or adjoining parts. As an a noun, a verb and an adjective, it is defined as: a region or area set off as distinct from surrounding or adjoining parts. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Zone"?

Other words for "Zone" include belt, corridor, land, neck, part(s), region, tract and area. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Zone" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Zone"?

There are 31 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Zone". Common alternatives include belt, corridor, land, neck, part(s), region, tract, area, demesne and field.

How do you use "Zone" in a sentence?

Examples of "Zone" in a sentence: "a tropical zone"; "at that point we were out of the danger zone for avalanches".

Is "Zone" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Zone" can be used as a noun, a verb and an adjective, depending on the context.

Is "Zone" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a B2-level word, "Zone" is typical of Cambridge B2 First (FCE), IELTS band 5.5–6.5, TOEFL iBT 72–94, PTE Academic 59–75, TOEIC Listening & Reading 785+.

How do you pronounce "Zone"?

"Zone" is pronounced /ˈzōn/.

What is the origin of the word "Zone"?

"Zone" comes from borrowed from Anglo-French & Latin; Anglo-French, borrowed from Latin zōna "belt, girdle, imaginary band encircling the earth," borrowed from Greek zṓnē, going back to Indo-European *i̯eh3s-neh2, whence also, with stem variation, Russian Church Slavic pojasnĭ "belt," Sanskrit rā́snā "girdle" (*yā́snā crossed with raśanā́ "rope, bridle, girth"); derivative from a verbal base *i̯eh3s- "encircle, girdle," whence, with various stem formatives, Old Church Slavic pojašǫ, pojasati "to gird," Lithuanian júosiu, júosti, Albanian ngjesh- "gird, encircle, compress," Greek zṓnnȳmi, aorist ézōsa "(I) gird(ed)"; from a verbal adjective in *-t- Lithuanian júosta "band, zone," Greek zōstós "belted, girded," Avestan yāsta-. First known use: 15th century.