red zone

noun

: the area of a football field inside an opponent's 20-yard line

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His emergence as a consistent big-play threat and red zone target has been vital in the Ravens becoming more explosive in the passing game this season. Jeff Zrebiec, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025 The Bucs weren’t able to cash in on another red zone trip on the ensuing drive, opting to kick a game-tying field goal on fourth-and-3 from Washington’s 14-yard line. Scott Thompson, Fox News, 13 Jan. 2025 The Dolphins’ run game wasn’t good in short yardage, third down, goal line or red zone situations. Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2025 The Vikings have only six points on three red zone trips so far tonight. Andrew Greif, NBC News, 6 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for red zone 

Word History

First Known Use

1972, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of red zone was in 1972

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“Red zone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/red%20zone. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.

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