drop zone

noun

1. an area into which paratroopers, soldiers, or supplies are landed from aircraft for a military operation. : DZ

Word History and Origins

Origin of drop zone¹

First recorded in 1940–45

Example Sentences

His wedge from the drop zone spun off the green, and he chipped to 8 feet and missed the putt.

From Seattle Times

Each country has its own drop zone, its own way of delivering aid.

From BBC

Plymouth are headed four points clear of the drop zone if they can see out victory at Rotherham.

From BBC

Hundreds of children waved and cheered as the helicopter passed by on its way to the drop zone.

From Seattle Times

Victory would take them three points clear of the drop zone.

From BBC