war zone

noun
UK: /ˈwɔː zəʊn/
US: /ˈwɔːr zoʊn/

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

    1. The town became a war zone.
    2. The city was transformed into a war zone after the intense bombing.

  2. A place or situation that is very dangerous or chaotic.

    1. My kitchen is a war zone!
    2. After the announcement, the stock market became a war zone for investors.

Synonyms

battlefield combat zone disaster area

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "war zone" in English means: An area where fighting is happening during a war., A place or situation that is very dangerous or chaotic..

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

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

Example usage of "war zone": "The town became a war zone.". More examples on the page.