Phrase guide

danger zone

noun · 4 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A specifically hazardous place to be avoided, usually demarcated, such as an area with anti-personnel mines.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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noun

Meaning 2

The range of temperatures within which bacteria are likely to grow in food.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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noun

Meaning 3

The genitals.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: figuratively

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noun

Meaning 4

a dangerous area

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Broader terms: zone

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • German: Gefahrenzone — hazardous place
  • Norwegian Bokmål: faresone — hazardous place
  • Norwegian Nynorsk: faresone — hazardous place
  • Swedish: farozon — hazardous place