war zone

noun

1

: a zone in which belligerents are waging war

broadly : an area marked by extreme violence

2

: a designated area especially on the high seas within which rights of neutrals are not respected by a belligerent nation in time of war

Examples of war zone in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The warning from the Houthis again throws into chaos a crucial maritime waterway between Asia and Europe, threatens revenue from Egypt's Suez Canal and possibly will halt aid shipments to war zones. —arkansasonline.com, 13 Mar. 2025

His Starlink satellites determine internet access in active war zones. —Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025

The royal gave remarks regarding humanitarian efforts needed to prioritize the health, wellness and safety of children throughout the world, particularly those children living in war zones. —Julia Teti, WWD, 4 Feb. 2025

The notorious Order 9066 paved the way for imprisoning citizens, declaring the West Coast a war zone and thus permitting it to be cleared of anyone with Japanese heritage after the Pearl Harbor attack. —The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1914, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for war zone

• alone
• atone
• backbone
• bemoan
• bluestone
• breastbone
• brownstone
• capstone
• cheekbone
• condone
• curbstone
• cyclone