1. an area or region distinguished from adjacent parts by a distinctive feature or characteristic
2. any of the five great divisions of the earth’s surface with respect to latitude and temperature
Usage: geography
3. an area within which a uniform rate is charged by a transportation line

1. to divide into zones
2. to designate as being of a particular zone or type

Examples

• The city created a no-parking zone near the school.
• We live in the temperate zone between the tropics and polar regions.
• The earthquake occurred in a seismically active zone.
• Bus fare depends on how many zones you travel through.
• The city council voted to zone this area for residential use only.
• They zoned the land for commercial development.
• The war zone was too dangerous for civilians.