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English noun: ground zero

1. ground zero (location) the target of a projectile (as a bomb or missile)


Broader (hypernym)target, target area

2. ground zero (location) the site of the World Trade Center before it was destroyed


Instance hypernymland site, site


Part meronymGreater New York, New York, New York City

3. ground zero (location) the point of detonation (or above or below) of a nuclear weapon


Broader (hypernym)point









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