English Explanatory Dictionary

Goldilocks zone

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Synonym of habitable zone.

Word forms

Goldilocks zone Goldilocks zones

Etymology

So called because, like the third of the three bowls of porridge in the fairy tale Goldilocks, it is neither too hot nor too cold, but just right.

Synonyms

habitable zone

Related words

Goldilocks planet Goldilocks principle
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