combat zone

com·bat zone

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- US Pronunciation
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- UK Pronunciation
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- [verb kuh m-bat, kom-bat, kuhm- zohn]
- /verb kəmˈbæt, ˈkɒm bæt, ˈkʌm- zoʊn/
- /ˈkɒm.bæt zəʊn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [verb kuh m-bat, kom-bat, kuhm- zohn]
- /verb kəmˈbæt, ˈkɒm bæt, ˈkʌm- zoʊn/

Definitions of combat zone words

noun combat zone (in warfare) an area where fighting is taking place 3
noun combat zone Military. an area in a theater of operations where combat forces operate, extending typically from the front line to the communications zone. 1
noun combat zone Slang. an area in some cities, usually in an older midtown section, where pornography stores, striptease bars, etc., flourish, or are tolerated because of being concentrated in one district. 1
noun combat zone area where military conflict is taking place 1

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Origin of combat zone

First appearance:

before 1935

One of the 8% newest English words

First recorded in 1935-40

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Parts of speech for Combat zone

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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combat zone popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 29% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data about 63% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for combat zone

noun combat zone

firing line — Military. the positions at which troops are stationed to fire upon the enemy or targets. the troops firing from this line.
theater — a building, part of a building, or outdoor area for housing dramatic presentations, stage entertainments, or motion-picture shows.
war zone — (during wartime) a combat area in which the rights of neutrals are suspended, as such an area on the high seas, where ships flying a neutral flag are subject to attack.
battlefront — the front line of a battle, where the action takes place
theater of operations — the part of the theater of war, including a combat zone and a communications zone, that is engaged in military operations and their support.

All 5 Synonyms of combat zone