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Definition of warzone

warzone

/ˈwɔːrˌzoʊn/
war · zone
Plural:warzones
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warzone Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A geographical region or territory in which active military combat or armed conflict is taking place.

Example

"Humanitarian aid workers faced severe logistical challenges while delivering medical supplies to the warzone."

2

Any place, environment, or situation characterized by extreme disorder, chaos, or intense hostility.

Example

"After the toddler's birthday party ended, the living room looked like an absolute warzone."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In formal and traditional writing, this term is more commonly written as two separate words ('war zone'), though the closed compound 'warzone' is frequent in informal contexts and modern media.

• Nearby Words

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Warzone. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/warzone
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