What does ZONES mean?

Parts of Speech

Zones is a noun and a verb.

Definitions

As a noun, zones refers to areas or regions that are distinct from surrounding areas due to specific characteristics or purposes. As a verb, zones means to divide an area into zones or to focus on a particular activity or task.

Pronunciations

US: /zoʊns/

UK: /zəʊns/

Origin and Usage

The word zones originated from the Latin word "zona" which means "belt" or "girdle". The word is commonly used in geography, urban planning, and other fields that involve dividing areas into distinct regions or zones.

Synonyms

For the noun form of zones, synonyms include areas, regions, districts, sectors, and territories. For the verb form, synonyms include focuses, concentrates, centers, and fixates.

Related Words

Related 5 letter words to zones include zonal, zoned, and zoner.

Example Sentences

• As a noun: The city has designated zones for residential, commercial, and industrial use.
• As a verb: She zones out when shes studying and doesn hear anything around her.