war zone

noun

1. (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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of war zone¹

First recorded in 1915–20

Example Sentences

He accused the administration of creating a "war zone" to rationalise the response.

From BBC

Having escaped the war zone, he settled in Armenia's southern province of Syunik just when it became a new hotspot between the two neighbours.

From BBC

European immigration officials had repeatedly ruled that their home city of Basra, in southern Iraq, was no longer a war zone and their requests for asylum were all declined.

From BBC

The two-year conflict between Robert “Fish” Amiryan and Ara Artuni at times turned suburban streets in the San Fernando Valley into war zones, federal authorities said.

From Los Angeles Times

Russia denies the accusation and says it has protected children by moving them from a war zone for their safety.

From BBC