English · Travel & Places
zone
/zoʊn/
[/zoʊn/]
area with a purpose
Intermediatenoun
Definition
An area that is different from others around it or that is used for a particular purpose.
Example
Cars are not allowed in the pedestrian zone in the centre of the old town.
Cars are not allowed in the pedestrian zone in the centre of the old town.
Etymology
From Latin 'zona', a belt or girdle, from Greek 'zone'.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in planning, geography, and many figurative phrases.