NYT Dictionary

ZONAL

/ˈzəʊnəl/
AdjectiveZON-alzon-al · 2 syllablesCollege

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2022, 2024, 2025

Meaning

Divided into zones.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

First attested 1865–70, from zone + -al.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

zonarygeographicgeographicalregionalsectionaltopographic

Antonyms

meridionalazonal

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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