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

Benitez is introduced as the Mexican-born archbishop of Kabul whose ministry took him to some of the most dangerous war zones on the planet.

From Salon

It added in a statement that "there have been continuous efforts to evacuate the civilian population from the active war zone".

From BBC

“This is a war zone and we don’t know when it will end.”

From BBC

That makes Mexico one of the most dangerous places for journalists, apart from active war zones such as the Gaza Strip.

From Los Angeles Times

Trump previously claimed that the city of Aurora was home to dangerous gangs who had taken over an apartment complex.Local officials spoke out against Trump’s rhetoric that Aurora was a “war zone.”

From Salon