zone out

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Definitions of zone out words

noun zone out any continuous area that differs in some respect, or is distinguished for some purpose, from adjoining areas, or within which certain distinctive circumstances exist or are established: The decisions were formulated in a zone of uncertainty. The temperature lies outside the danger zone. 1
noun zone out Geography. any of five great divisions of the earth's surface, bounded by lines parallel to the equator and named according to the prevailing temperature. Compare North Frigid Zone, North Temperate Zone, South Frigid Zone, South Temperate Zone, Torrid Zone. 1
noun zone out Biogeography. an area characterized by a particular set of organisms, whose presence is determined by environmental conditions, as an altitudinal belt on a mountain. 1
noun zone out Geology. a horizon. 1
noun zone out Geometry. a part of the surface of a sphere included between two parallel planes. 1
noun zone out a specific district, area, etc., within which a uniform charge is made for transportation, mail delivery, or other service. 1

before 1490

One of the 26% oldest English words

1490-1500; < Latin zōna < Greek zṓnē belt

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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black out — If you black out, you lose consciousness for a short time.
draw a blank — (of paper or other writing surface) having no marks; not written or printed on: a blank sheet of paper.