Safety Zone (Noun)
Meaning
A curbed area in a roadway from which traffic is excluded; provides safe area for pedestrians.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- Pedestrians waited at the safety zone, marked by yellow stripes, before crossing the busy intersection.
- The city designed a large safety zone around the construction site to protect pedestrians from debris and equipment.
- Motorists were prohibited from driving in the safety zone, allowing children to safely walk to school.
- Emergency responders used the safety zone to set up their equipment and treat patients during the festival.
- After the accident, officials reviewed footage of the incident in the safety zone to determine the cause.