red zone

noun

: the area of a football field inside an opponent's 20-yard line

Examples of red zone in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Johnson's pick came against Austin Ledbetter on a comeback route, Spence intercepted Malachi Singleton at the goal line in low red zone work, and Robinson had a diving interception against Singleton in a two-minute scenario. Tom Murphy, arkansasonline.com, 27 Mar. 2024 In 2023, the Lions were top five in the league over the regular season in total yards, rushing, passing, red zone and scoring, averaging 27.1 points per game. Detroit Free Press, 1 Feb. 2024 That could be especially troubling for the Aztecs, who rank 115th in the nation in red zone offense. Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Sep. 2023 And then the Israeli military dropped leaflets, designating areas surrounding the hospital as a red zone. Isaac Chotiner, The New Yorker, 30 Jan. 2024 Go back in the first half and have three red zone opportunities and have six points. Josh Dubow, USA TODAY, 21 Jan. 2024 The Lions were top five in the league over the regular season in total yards, rushing, passing, red zone efficiency, and scoring, averaging 27.1 points per game. Jared Ramsey, Detroit Free Press, 31 Jan. 2024 Travis Kelce was heated on the Kansas City Chiefs’ sideline following Isiah Pacheco's red zone fumble in Super Bowl 58. Jace Evans, USA TODAY, 12 Feb. 2024 Then Thursday, Penix and Nix in particular looked sharp in red zone work. Parker Gabriel, The Denver Post, 4 Feb. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1972, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of red zone was in 1972

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“Red zone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/red%20zone. Accessed 27 Apr. 2024.

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