A region or context located in between others and therefore not subject to their norms. / (geography) A deteriorating area surrounding a central business district.

To put or place into an indeterminate position; to be in an ambiguous, undetermined, or improper context.

(figuratively) A region in which surreal, supernatural, or fantastic events occur.

(intransitive) To experience or perceive something bizarre or fantastic. / (intransitive) To behave or occur in a confusing or unexpected manner.

plural of Benioff zone

The area in which the baton must be passed from one runner to another during a relay race.

plural of zone plate

(astronomy) The zone around a star where a planet could experience temperatures like those on Earth, allowing for the possible existence of liquid water and of life.

(astronomy) The zone around a star where a planet could experience temperatures like those on Earth, allowing for the possible existence of liquid water and of life.

plural of exchange zone