noun / verb

zone

ZOHN/zəʊn/

An area defined or set apart by its use, rules, or conditions.

The stakes and taut rope define a garden work zone around the tools.

Worker marks distinct rectangular garden work zone using four short stakes and taut visible boundary rope; small tools inside, walking path outside, no lettering.

Etymology

Latin zona named a geographical belt, reflecting the image of a girdle encircling something. This belt-like region broadened into any distinct area set apart from neighboring areas.

In context

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We ve marked off an area in the outer zone.

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More examples

Please keep the loading zone clear for delivery trucks.
These plants thrive in warm climate zones.
The city zones this land for housing.

Forms

zone · zones · zoned · zoning

Similar words

area: A general space, not necessarily defined by special conditions.
district: Usually an area organized for administration or a particular activity.
region: Usually a broader geographic area with shared characteristics.