zone meaning and definition

ZONE noun

Definition of zone (noun)

1. a locally circumscribed place characterized by some distinctive features
2. any of the regions of the surface of the Earth loosely divided according to latitude or longitude
   • synonyms: geographical zone
3. an area or region distinguished from adjacent parts by a distinctive feature or characteristic
4. (anatomy) any encircling or beltlike structure
   • synonyms: zona

ZONE verb

Definition of zone (verb)

1. regulate housing in; of certain areas of towns
   • synonyms: district
2. separate or apportion into sections
   • "partition a room off"
   • synonyms: partition