Combat Zone

Definitions

1. Synonym of war zone.
2. A neighborhood on the southern edge of downtown Boston that included numerous bars, peep shows, pornography vendors, and prostitution.

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Examples

“I feel⟳ out strangers that come⟳ in to make⟳ sure they know⟳ they're in a gay place⟳ and won't cause any trouble⟳. Some straight people, like⟳ the bartenders at other Combat Zone bars come⟳ in here, but they're OK, and no one minds. A lot of the strippers come⟳ in here, too, because the gay guys don't hassle them. Everyone gets along.”

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