zone

Definition

• n. a locally circumscribed place characterized by some distinctive features
• n. any of the regions of the surface of the Earth loosely divided according to latitude or longitude
• n. an area or region distinguished from adjacent parts by a distinctive feature or characteristic
• n. (anatomy) any encircling or beltlike structure

Word forms

Present participle

zoning

Past tense

zoned

Third person singular

zones

Past participle

zoned

Example sentences

1. n.

   The city is divided into several zones for residential and commercial use.

2. vt.

   They decided to zone the park area to keep it safe for children.

3. vi.

   The committee plans to zone the land for different types of development.

4. n.

   Make sure to fill in the zone at the top of the card with your name.