adj
Uncommon
zoned
Zoned (adj) means Designated as part of a particular zone under planning or land-use rules. Example: “The lot is zoned for commercial use only.”
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
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more zoned
- Superlative
- most zoned
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The lot is _____ for commercial use only.
Etymology
From zone plus the adjective ending -ed.
Rhymes for zoned
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What does “zoned” mean?
The word “zoned” means designated as part of a particular zone under planning or land-use rules. In plain terms, officially classified as part of a zone, or mentally checked out and unfocused.
How do you use “zoned” in a sentence?
Here is “zoned” used in a sentence: “The lot is zoned for commercial use only.”
What part of speech is “zoned”?
“Zoned” is an adjective.
Is “zoned” a common word?
“Zoned” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “zoned” have?
“Zoned” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: designated as part of a particular zone under planning or land-use rules.
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