adj
zoned
adj
1
Designated as part of a particular zone under planning or land-use rules.
"The lot is zoned for commercial use only."
2
Mentally distracted or dulled, especially by tiredness, boredom, or drugs.
"He seemed completely zoned after the long flight."
How to Use Zoned
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishOfficially classified as part of a zone, or mentally checked out and unfocused.
Common pairings
zoned residential
zoned out
Word Forms
more zoned comparative, most zoned superlative
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Etymology
From zone plus the adjective ending -ed.