drop zone

American  

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of drop zone

First recorded in 1940–45

Example Sentences

Palace now sit five points clear of the drop zone in 12th, with Leicester one point adrift of safety in 18th.

From BBC

His next shot from the drop zone nearly did the same.

From Seattle Times

The South Korean, who has won three PGA Tour events, then went to a drop zone 96 yards from the hole.

From BBC

Burnley and Newcastle - in the two positions outside the drop zone - are on 36 points with five games each to play.

From BBC

Burnley is nine points above the drop zone with five games remaining.

From Washington Times