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ground zero
noun
the point on the surface of the earth or water directly below, directly above, or at which an atomic or hydrogen bomb explodes.
(sometimes initial capital letters)the site of the former World Trade Center in New York City, destroyed in the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.
Informal.the very beginning or most elementary level.
Some of the students are starting from ground zero.
ground zero
noun
a point on the surface of land or water at or directly above or below the centre of a nuclear explosion
a scene of great devastation
(sometimes capitals) the name given to the devastated site of the collapsed World Trade Center towers in New York after September 11 2001
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of ground zero1
Example Sentences
“Someone who wants to exert strong federal power over immigration would see L.A. as a highly symbolic place, a ground zero to show their authority.”
BJ Medical College Civil Hospital, one of Ahmedabad's most respected institutions, became ground zero when the aircraft crashed into its hostel on Thursday.
You are literally at ground zero right now.
California has been ground zero for the H5N1 bird flu since last March.
“Getting the piece of legislation passed is not as hard as guarding it,” said John Feal, who was injured at the 9/11 ground zero site while working as a demolition supervisor.
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