idiom
ground zero
GROWND ZEE-roh
ɡraʊnd ˈzɪərəʊListen
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Syllable breakdown
groundzero
Dictionary meaning
The starting point of a major development; the centre of intense activity or devastation.
Examples
- Silicon Valley is ground zero for the current wave of AI innovation.
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