Word: ZONE
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Definition of ZONE
- Each of the five regions of the earth's surface into which it was divided by climatic differences, namely the torrid zone (between the tropics), two temperate zones (between the tropics and the polar circles), and two frigid zones (within the polar circles).
- Any given region or area of the world.
- A given area distinguished on the basis of a particular characteristic, use, restriction, etc.
"Files in the Internet zone are blocked by default, as a security measure."
- To divide into or assign sections or areas.
"Please zone off our staging area, a section for each group."
- To define the property use classification of an area.
"This area was zoned for industrial use."
- To enter a daydream state temporarily, for instance as a result of boredom, fatigue, or intoxication; to doze off.
"Everyone just put their goddamn heads together and zoned. (Byron Coley, liner notes for the album "Piece for Jetsun Dolma" by Thurston Moore)"
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
While its precise historical etymology is unclear, it conforms to typical English phonetic and structural rules.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "Understanding the exact meaning of "zone" can significantly improve your writing style."
- โข "Linguists often study the historical evolution of "zone" in early literature."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Keep this word in mind when holding the high-scoring tiles. Landing the premium consonant on a Double/Triple Letter score increases efficiency.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 13 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 13 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 14 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is ZONE a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is ZONE worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in ZONE? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing ZONE:
- # the zone effect
- # master of zone
- # playing with zone
- # in terms of zone
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