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ground zero
1 ENTRIES FOUND:
ground zero noun
ground zero
noun
Learner's definition of GROUND ZERO
[noncount]
1
: the point on the earth's surface directly above, below, or at which an explosion (especially a nuclear explosion) occurs（尤指核弹的）爆心投影点，地面零点
2
: the central point in an area of fast change or intense activity（某区域发生快速变化或剧烈活动的）中心点
- ground zero in the battle over immigration laws对移民法进行斗争的核心点
3
: the beginning state or starting point起始点；开始状态
- We're going to have to go right back to ground zero [=square one] and start all over again.我们将不得不回到起始点重新开始。
ground zero
noun
Synonyms
Example Sentences
ground zero in the battle over immigration laws a city that was once ground zero for the insurance industry
Recent Examples on the Web Georgia was ground zero for former President Donald Trump's false assertions about the election. 
Kevin Johnson, USA TODAY, 1 Sep. 2022 The conservative crew is also pressing GOP leaders to tap a Freedom Caucus lawmaker for the House Intelligence Committee, which became ground zero for some of the most heated and partisan battles during the Trump administration. Melanie Zanona, CNN, 8 Mar. 2022 Kyoto, the ancient capital, turned out to be ground zero for the high-end dessert culture, in both the Eastern and Western style, and that thrilled her. Lisa Futterman, chicagotribune.com, 2 Feb. 2022 The conclusion of the race is the latest indicator of the former president's looming influence over his party in a state that is increasingly becoming ground zero for intraparty battles. Rick Klein, Averi Harper, ABC News, 28 July 2021 How did Maine, a state that thrives on its reputation for lobster, lighthouses, and blueberries, become ground zero for such a poisonous caterpillar? Kendra Pierre-louis, The Atlantic, 7 July 2021 Once spring rolls around, the southeast becomes ground zero for tornadoes. Dennis Mersereau, Forbes, 31 May 2021 The Gary Jet Center was ground zero for acts that will perform at this weekend’s Chicago Air and Water Show, which is back after a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2022 But Virginia was ground zero in the domestic slave trade, the heart of the Confederacy. Michelle Boorstein, Washington Post, 14 Aug. 2022 See More
Kevin Johnson, USA TODAY, 1 Sep. 2022 The conservative crew is also pressing GOP leaders to tap a Freedom Caucus lawmaker for the House Intelligence Committee, which became ground zero for some of the most heated and partisan battles during the Trump administration. Melanie Zanona, CNN, 8 Mar. 2022 Kyoto, the ancient capital, turned out to be ground zero for the high-end dessert culture, in both the Eastern and Western style, and that thrilled her. Lisa Futterman, chicagotribune.com, 2 Feb. 2022 The conclusion of the race is the latest indicator of the former president's looming influence over his party in a state that is increasingly becoming ground zero for intraparty battles. Rick Klein, Averi Harper, ABC News, 28 July 2021 How did Maine, a state that thrives on its reputation for lobster, lighthouses, and blueberries, become ground zero for such a poisonous caterpillar? Kendra Pierre-louis, The Atlantic, 7 July 2021 Once spring rolls around, the southeast becomes ground zero for tornadoes. Dennis Mersereau, Forbes, 31 May 2021 The Gary Jet Center was ground zero for acts that will perform at this weekend’s Chicago Air and Water Show, which is back after a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2022 But Virginia was ground zero in the domestic slave trade, the heart of the Confederacy. Michelle Boorstein, Washington Post, 14 Aug. 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
1946, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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