combat zone

noun
UK: /ˈkɒmbæt zəʊn/
US: /ˈkɑːmbæt zoʊn/

  1. An area where fighting is happening during a war.

    1. The soldiers entered the combat zone.
    2. Reporters must get permission before entering the designated combat zone.

  2. A place or situation where there is a lot of argument or disagreement.

    1. The office became a combat zone after the announcement.
    2. The debate turned the meeting into a total combat zone with everyone arguing.

Synonyms

war zone battlefield

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "combat zone" in English means: An area where fighting is happening during a war., A place or situation where there is a lot of argument or disagreement..

The phonetic transcription of "combat zone" is /ˈkɒmbæt zəʊn/ in British English and /ˈkɑːmbæt zoʊn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "combat zone": war zone, battlefield.

Example usage of "combat zone": "The soldiers entered the combat zone.". More examples on the page.