Words That Start With Z
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Things That Start With Z
Word |
Definition |
Example |
Zander |
A type of freshwater fish found in Europe and Asia. |
"The fisherman caught a large zander in the river." |
Zebra |
A wild African horse with black and white stripes. |
"The zebra ran across the grasslands." |
Zebra fish |
A small freshwater fish often used in scientific research. |
"Scientists study zebra fish to understand genetics." |
Zebu |
A breed of domestic cattle found in tropical regions. |
"The zebu is commonly seen in India and Africa." |
Zedonk |
A hybrid animal that is a cross between a zebra and a donkey. |
"The zedonk had the body of a donkey and striped legs." |
Zen garden |
A Japanese-style garden designed for meditation and relaxation. |
"He created a small Zen garden in his backyard." |
Zenith |
The highest point or peak of something. |
"She reached the zenith of her career at 40." |
Zeppelin |
A large airship filled with gas, used in the early 20th century. |
"The Hindenburg was a famous zeppelin." |
Zeren |
A type of antelope found in Central Asia. |
"The zeren ran swiftly across the plains." |
Zest |
The outer peel of citrus fruit used for flavoring; enthusiasm or energy. |
"She added lemon zest to the cake." |
Zester |
A kitchen tool used to remove the zest from citrus fruits. |
"He used a zester to get thin strips of orange peel." |
Zillion |
An informal term for an extremely large number. |
"There were a zillion stars in the sky." |
Zinc |
A metallic element used in various industries and for health. |
"Zinc is important for a strong immune system." |
Zinc oxide |
A white powder used in sunscreen and medicinal ointments. |
"Zinc oxide protects the skin from sunburn." |
Zinger |
A witty or sharp remark. |
"She made a clever zinger during the debate." |
Zinnia |
A brightly colored flower commonly found in gardens. |
"The zinnias in the garden were blooming beautifully." |
Zip line |
A cable used for thrilling rides from one point to another. |
"They went on a zip line adventure through the jungle." |
Ziplock bags |
Plastic bags with a sealing mechanism to keep items fresh. |
"She packed her sandwich in a Ziplock bag." |
Zipper |
A device used to fasten clothes, bags, or other items. |
"My jacket's zipper got stuck." |
Zircon |
A gemstone that resembles a diamond. |
"She wore a zircon ring that sparkled in the light." |
Zirconium |
A metallic element used in nuclear reactors and jewelry. |
"Zirconium is resistant to corrosion." |
Zit |
A slang term for a pimple. |
"He had a big zit on his forehead before prom." |
Zither |
A musical instrument with many strings, played by plucking. |
"The musician played a beautiful melody on the zither." |
Ziti |
A type of pasta shaped like tubes, often baked in sauces. |
"She made a delicious baked ziti for dinner." |
Ziziphus |
A type of fruit-bearing tree, also known as jujube. |
"Ziziphus fruit is used in traditional medicine." |
Zodiac |
A system of astrology based on twelve star signs. |
"Her zodiac sign is Leo." |
Zokor |
A burrowing rodent found in East Asia. |
"The zokor lives underground in tunnels." |
Zombie |
A fictional undead creature from horror stories and movies. |
"The zombie apocalypse movie was terrifying." |
Zone |
A specific area or region. |
"This is a no-parking zone." |
Zonkey |
A hybrid animal that is a mix of a zebra and a donkey. |
"The zonkey had unique striped legs." |
Zoo |
A place where animals are kept for public viewing. |
"We saw lions and elephants at the zoo." |
Zoodles |
A slang term for zucchini noodles, a low-carb pasta substitute. |
"She made zoodles with tomato sauce for dinner." |
Zoolite |
A fossilized part of an animal or coral. |
"The museum displayed a rare zoolite." |
Zooplankton |
Tiny aquatic organisms that float in water. |
"Fish feed on zooplankton in the ocean." |
Zorilla |
A skunk-like animal found in Africa. |
"The zorilla released a strong odor when threatened." |
Zorro |
A fictional masked hero who fights for justice. |
"Zorro is known for his sword skills and bravery." |
Zorse |
A hybrid animal that is a mix of a zebra and a horse. |
"The zorse had a striped pattern like a zebra." |
Zucchini |
A green vegetable similar to a cucumber, used in cooking. |
"She made grilled zucchini for lunch." |
Zuche |
A term referring to an artistic or decorative carved gourd. |
"The festival showcased beautiful zuche carvings." |
Zufolo |
A small wind instrument similar to a flute. |
"He played a soft tune on the zufolo." |
Zwieback |
A type of crisp, sweetened bread, often used for babies. |
"She gave her baby a piece of zwieback to chew on." |
Zygotes |
A fertilized egg cell that will develop into an embryo. |
"The scientist studied zygotes under a microscope." |
Zyzzyva |
A type of tropical weevil insect found in South America. |
"The zyzzyva is known for its distinctive long snout." |
3-Letter Words That Start With Z
Word |
Definition |
Example Sentence |
Zip |
To close or open with a zipper. |
Please zip your jacket. |
Zoo |
A place where animals are kept for display. |
We visited the zoo on Saturday. |
Zap |
To strike suddenly with energy or electricity. |
The lightning can zap the tree. |
Zen |
A peaceful or calm state of mind. |
I felt completely zen after yoga. |
Zig |
To turn sharply in one direction. |
The rabbit began to zig and zag. |
Zag |
To turn sharply in the opposite direction. |
He'll zag after he zigs. |
Zed |
British pronunciation for "Z". |
The letter zed comes after Y. |
Zax |
A tool used for roofing. |
The roofer used a zax for shingles. |
Zep |
A type of sandwich (short for zeppelin). |
I'll have a zep for lunch today. |
Zoa |
Plural form of zooid; small animal organisms. |
The coral contains many tiny zoa. |
Zas |
Plural of "za," slang for pizza. |
Let's grab some zas tonight! |
Zit |
A small skin blemish or pimple. |
She tried covering the zit. |
Zuz |
An ancient Hebrew coin. |
He discovered an old zuz coin. |
Zol |
South African slang for marijuana. |
He was caught smoking zol. |
Zim |
Informal term for Zimbabwe. |
She traveled back to Zim last year. |
Zek |
A Soviet-era forced labor prisoner. |
The novel describes life as a zek. |
Zho |
A hybrid cattle breed (Yak-cow). |
The farmer breeds zho for farming. |
Zib |
A type of African civet cat. |
The elusive zib hunts at night. |
Zoa |
A variant plural form of zooid. |
Marine biologists study various zoa. |
Zin |
Short for Zinfandel, a wine grape. |
They enjoyed a bottle of Zin. |

4-Letter Words Starting With Z
Word |
Definition |
Example |
Zags |
Sudden turns or sharp changes in direction. |
"The road zags through the mountains." |
Zany |
Funny, silly, or unconventional. |
"His zany jokes made everyone laugh." |
Zaps |
Quick, sudden hits or shocks. |
"She zaps the mosquito with an electric racket." |
Zarf |
A holder for a hot coffee cup. |
"The barista placed my coffee in a zarf." |
Zeal |
Great enthusiasm or passion. |
"She worked with zeal to complete the project." |
Zebu |
A type of cattle with a hump on its back. |
"The zebu is common in India." |
Zeds |
The plural of "zed," the British pronunciation of the letter Z. |
"She learned to write her ABCs, including zeds." |
Zees |
The plural of "zee," the American pronunciation of the letter Z. |
"He wrote three zees in a row." |
Zein |
A protein found in corn. |
"Zein is used in some biodegradable plastics." |
Zeks |
Soviet labor camp prisoners (historical term). |
"The zeks endured harsh conditions in the camp." |
Zeps |
Short for zeppelins or a type of submarine sandwich (regional slang). |
"I ordered an Italian zeps for lunch." |
Zerk |
A grease fitting used in machinery. |
"The mechanic applied oil to the zerk fitting." |
Zero |
The number 0; nothing. |
"Her bank balance was almost zero." |
Zest |
Enthusiasm or the outer peel of citrus fruit. |
"He added lemon zest to the cake." |
Zeta |
The sixth letter of the Greek alphabet. |
"Zeta is often used in math and science." |
Zigs |
Sudden sharp turns in movement. |
"The cyclist zigs through the traffic." |
Zill |
A small finger cymbal used in belly dancing. |
"The dancer wore zills on her fingers." |
Zinc |
A metallic element used in various products. |
"Zinc is important for immunity." |
Zine |
A small magazine, often self-published. |
"She created a fashion zine for her blog." |
Zing |
A lively or exciting quality. |
"His speech had a lot of zing." |
Zins |
Plural of zin, short for Zinfandel wine. |
"The winery offers different types of zins." |
Zips |
Moves quickly; fastens with a zipper. |
"She zips up her jacket before going outside." |
Ziti |
A type of pasta in tube shapes. |
"She made baked ziti with cheese and sauce." |
Zits |
Slang for pimples. |
"He had a big zit on his nose." |
Zoea |
A larval stage of crabs and some other sea creatures. |
"The marine biologist studied zoea under a microscope." |
Zoic |
Related to animals or animal life. |
"The rock formation contained zoic fossils." |
Zona |
A region or zone in anatomy and geography. |
"The doctor explained the zona around the nerve." |
Zone |
An area with specific boundaries. |
"This is a no-smoking zone." |
Zonk |
To fall into a deep sleep or become unconscious. |
"After the long flight, he zonked out on the couch." |
Zoom |
To move quickly or increase in size digitally. |
"The car zoomed past us on the highway." |
Zoon |
A single organism in a colonial animal. |
"Each coral polyp is a zoon in the reef." |
Zoos |
Plural of zoo, places where animals are kept for public viewing. |
"We visited three different zoos this year." |
Zori |
A type of Japanese sandal. |
"She bought a pair of traditional zori sandals." |
Zouk |
A style of Caribbean dance music. |
"They danced to zouk music all night." |
Zyme |
A substance that causes fermentation, like an enzyme. |
"Zymes play a key role in breaking down food." |
5-Letter Words That Begin With Z
Word |
Definition |
Example |
Zaire |
A former name for the Democratic Republic of the Congo. |
"Zaire changed its name in 1997." |
Zamia |
A type of tropical plant with cone-like seeds. |
"Zamia plants thrive in warm climates." |
Zanza |
A traditional African musical instrument, also called a thumb piano. |
"He played a melody on the zanza." |
Zappy |
Lively, energetic, or exciting. |
"Her zappy personality made her popular." |
Zarfs |
Decorative holders for coffee cups. |
"The café served tea in silver zarfs." |
Zaxes |
Plural of "zax," a tool used for cutting roof slates. |
"The workers sharpened their zaxes before starting." |
Zayin |
The seventh letter of the Hebrew alphabet. |
"Zayin has historical significance in Jewish texts." |
Zazen |
A form of seated meditation in Zen Buddhism. |
"He practiced zazen every morning for inner peace." |
Zeals |
Great enthusiasm or passion. |
"She pursued her career with great zeals." |
Zebec |
A type of small, fast sailing ship. |
"The pirates used a zebec to escape." |
Zebra |
A wild African horse with black and white stripes. |
"The zebra galloped across the savanna." |
Zebus |
Humped cattle found in tropical regions. |
"Zebus are common in South Asia and Africa." |
Zeins |
Proteins found in corn. |
"Zeins are used in making biodegradable plastics." |
Zerks |
Grease fittings used in machinery. |
"The mechanic applied grease to the zerks." |
Zeros |
Plural of zero; nothing or a numerical digit. |
"There were two zeros in the final score." |
Zests |
Outer peels of citrus fruits used for flavoring. |
"She added lemon zests to the cake batter." |
Zesty |
Full of flavor or enthusiasm. |
"The zesty salsa had a spicy kick." |
Zetas |
The sixth letter of the Greek alphabet. |
"Zetas are commonly used in mathematical equations." |
Zibet |
A type of civet, a small nocturnal mammal. |
"The zibet is known for its musky scent." |
Zilch |
A slang term meaning nothing or zero. |
"I have zilch money left after shopping." |
Zills |
Small finger cymbals used in belly dancing. |
"The dancer clicked her zills rhythmically." |
Zincs |
Plural of zinc, a metallic element. |
"Zincs are used in making batteries and alloys." |
Zincy |
Resembling or containing zinc. |
"The water had a zincy taste." |
Zineb |
A chemical compound used as a fungicide. |
"Zineb helps protect crops from mold." |
Zines |
Small self-published magazines. |
"She created a fashion zine for her art project." |
Zings |
Sharp, high-pitched sounds or energetic qualities. |
"His jokes always have a bit of zing." |
Zingy |
Lively, energetic, or tangy in taste. |
"The sauce had a zingy lemon flavor." |
Zinky |
Having the qualities or appearance of zinc. |
"The pipes had a zinky surface." |
Zippy |
Fast, energetic, or lively. |
"She drove a small, zippy car." |
Ziram |
A fungicide used in agriculture. |
"Farmers use ziram to protect crops." |
Zitis |
Plural of ziti, a type of pasta. |
"She made a tray of baked zitis for dinner." |
Zizit |
Fringes or tassels on Jewish prayer garments. |
"He wore his zizit as part of his religious practice." |
Zlote |
Plural of "zloty," the currency of Poland. |
"He exchanged dollars for zlote before traveling." |
Zloty |
The basic unit of currency in Poland. |
"One zloty is worth about a quarter of a euro." |
Zoeae |
Plural of zoea, the larval stage of crabs. |
"The scientist examined the zoeae under a microscope." |
Zoeas |
Another plural form of zoea. |
"Zoeas develop into adult crabs over time." |
Zombi |
Another spelling of zombie, an undead creature. |
"The movie featured a terrifying zombi outbreak." |
Zonae |
Plural of zona, meaning a region or belt. |
"The doctor studied the zonae of the brain." |
Zonal |
Related to a zone or region. |
"The zonal differences affected the climate." |
Zoned |
Divided into specific areas or spaces. |
"The city was zoned for residential use." |
Zoner |
A person who manages zoning laws. |
"The zoner approved the new building project." |
Zones |
Plural of zone, meaning an area with specific characteristics. |
"They live in different climate zones." |
Zonks |
Slang for falling asleep or becoming unconscious. |
"He zonks out after a long day at work." |
Zooey |
A name or a term related to animals (rare usage). |
"Zooey is a character in a famous novel." |
Zooid |
An individual animal in a colony. |
"Each coral polyp is a zooid." |
Zooms |
Moves quickly or magnifies an image. |
"The car zooms past us on the highway." |
Zoons |
Plural of zoon, meaning an individual organism in a colony. |
"The scientist studied the zoons in the reef." |
Zooty |
Stylish or flashy in appearance. |
"His zooty suit stood out at the party." |
Zoril |
A skunk-like animal found in Africa. |
"The zoril has a strong odor for defense." |
Zoris |
Plural of zori, a Japanese sandal. |
"He bought a pair of traditional zoris." |
Zouks |
A type of Caribbean dance music. |
"They danced to zouks all night." |
Zowie |
An exclamation of surprise or excitement. |
"Zowie! That was an amazing trick!" |
Zuzim |
An ancient Jewish coin. |
"Zuzim were used in trade long ago." |
Zymes |
Plural of zyme, a substance that causes fermentation. |
"Zymes help in the digestion process." |
6-Letter Words That Begin With Z
Word |
Definition |
Example |
Zaddik |
A righteous person in Jewish tradition. |
"The zaddik was respected for his wisdom." |
Zaffar |
An old term for a type of iron oxide used as a pigment. |
"The artist used zaffar in her painting." |
Zaffer |
A blue pigment made from cobalt oxide. |
"The ceramic vase was colored with zaffer." |
Zaffir |
Another spelling of zaffer, a cobalt-based pigment. |
"Ancient glassmakers used zaffir for blue glass." |
Zaffre |
A deep blue pigment made from roasting cobalt ore. |
"The medieval artists used zaffre in stained glass." |
Zaftig |
A Yiddish term meaning pleasantly plump or full-figured. |
"She had a zaftig figure and great confidence." |
Zagged |
Moved suddenly in a sharp, zigzag motion. |
"The skier zagged down the slope." |
Zaikai |
A group of influential Japanese business leaders. |
"The zaikai had a big impact on Japan’s economy." |
Zaires |
The former currency of Zaire (now the Democratic Republic of the Congo). |
"He had old Zaires from his travels." |
Zamias |
Tropical plants similar to palm trees. |
"Zamias thrive in warm climates." |
Zanana |
The part of a house reserved for women in some cultures. |
"The princess stayed in the zanana with her attendants." |
Zander |
A type of freshwater fish. |
"Fishermen love catching zander in European lakes." |
Zanier |
More eccentric or funny. |
"His jokes got zanier as the night went on." |
Zanies |
Funny or crazy people, often clowns. |
"The circus was full of zanies entertaining the crowd." |
Zanily |
In a funny or crazy manner. |
"He danced zanily at the party." |
Zanzas |
Traditional African thumb pianos. |
"She played a melody on the zanza." |
Zapped |
Hit or shocked suddenly. |
"The bug zapper zapped the mosquito." |
Zapper |
A device that delivers an electric shock. |
"He used a mosquito zapper on the porch." |
Zareba |
A protective fence made of thorn bushes in Africa. |
"The villagers built a zareba to keep out animals." |
Zariba |
Another spelling of zareba. |
"The zariba protected the livestock from predators." |
Zayins |
The seventh letter of the Hebrew alphabet. |
"He wrote the zayin carefully in calligraphy." |
Zazens |
The practice of seated meditation in Zen Buddhism. |
"He does zazens daily to find inner peace." |
Zealot |
A person who is extremely passionate about a cause. |
"He was a zealot for environmental activism." |
Zeatin |
A plant hormone that promotes growth. |
"Zeatin helps plants develop healthy leaves." |
Zebeck |
A small, fast sailing ship. |
"The pirates used a zebeck to escape." |
Zebecs |
Plural of zebeck, fast sailing ships. |
"Zebecs were common in the Mediterranean." |
Zebras |
Striped African animals. |
"Zebras roam the African savannas." |
Zechin |
Old gold coins used in Venice. |
"The museum had a display of ancient zechin." |
Zenana |
Women's quarters in some Asian homes. |
"The queen lived in the palace's zenana." |
Zenith |
The highest point or peak. |
"He reached the zenith of his career." |
Zephyr |
A soft, gentle breeze. |
"A cool zephyr blew through the open window." |
Zeroed |
Set to zero or focused on something. |
"He zeroed in on his target." |
Zeroes |
Plural of zero; also means to set something to zero. |
"The computer screen showed a row of zeroes." |
Zeroth |
Relating to the position before the first. |
"He was given the zeroth assignment as an introduction." |
Zested |
Removed the outer peel of a citrus fruit. |
"She zested the lemon for the cake." |
Zester |
A tool used to remove zest from fruit. |
"She used a zester to peel the orange." |
Zeugma |
A figure of speech using a single word in two different ways. |
"In ‘She broke his car and his heart,’ 'broke' is a zeugma." |
Zibeth |
A type of civet cat. |
"The zibeth is known for its musky scent." |
Zibets |
Plural of zibeth, referring to multiple civet cats. |
"The zoo had a few zibets in their collection." |
Zigged |
Moved sharply in one direction. |
"The race car zigged to avoid the obstacle." |
Zigzag |
A pattern of sharp, alternating turns. |
"The road zigzagged up the hill." |
Zillah |
A district or region in India. |
"He traveled to a remote zillah for work." |
Zinced |
Coated with zinc for protection. |
"The roof was zinced to prevent rust." |
Zincic |
Relating to zinc. |
"Zincic compounds are used in medicine." |
Zincky |
Having the qualities of zinc. |
"The pipes had a zincky appearance." |
Zinebs |
A type of agricultural fungicide. |
"Farmers use zinebs to protect their crops." |
Zinged |
Moved quickly or made a sharp sound. |
"The bullet zinged past his ear." |
Zinger |
A witty or sharp remark. |
"She had a clever zinger for every comment." |
Zinnia |
A bright, colorful flower. |
"Her garden was full of blooming zinnias." |
Zipped |
Fastened with a zipper or moved quickly. |
"He zipped up his jacket before going outside." |
Zipper |
A device used for fastening clothes or bags. |
"Her zipper got stuck on her jacket." |
Zirams |
Fungicides used in agriculture. |
"The farm used zirams to prevent plant diseases." |
Zircon |
A mineral used as a gemstone. |
"She wore a zircon ring that sparkled like a diamond." |
Zither |
A stringed musical instrument. |
"The musician played a tune on the zither." |
Zizith |
Tassels worn by Jewish men as part of religious tradition. |
"He wore his zizith under his shirt." |
Zizzle |
To make a sizzling sound. |
"The bacon began to zizzle in the pan." |
7-Letter Words Beginning With Z
Word |
Definition |
Example |
Zealots |
Fanatically devoted people, often in religion or politics. |
"The zealots refused to change their beliefs." |
Zealous |
Full of enthusiasm or passion. |
"She was zealous in her support for the charity." |
Zeatins |
Plant hormones that promote growth. |
"Zeatins help plants develop healthy leaves." |
Zebecks |
Small, fast sailing ships. |
"Pirates often used zebecks in the Mediterranean." |
Zebraic |
Relating to zebras or having zebra-like patterns. |
"The zebraic design of the rug was unique." |
Zebrano |
A type of wood with zebra-like stripes. |
"The table was made of zebrano wood." |
Zebrine |
Resembling a zebra. |
"The horse had a zebrine coat pattern." |
Zebroid |
A hybrid of a zebra and another equine animal. |
"The zebroid had the body of a horse but zebra stripes." |
Zecchin |
An old Venetian gold coin. |
"He found an ancient zecchin in the ruins." |
Zedoary |
A medicinal plant related to turmeric. |
"Zedoary is often used in herbal medicine." |
Zelkova |
A type of tree related to elm. |
"Zelkova trees are planted in city parks for shade." |
Zemstva |
Local government councils in imperial Russia. |
"The zemstva handled public services like schools and roads." |
Zemstvo |
Singular form of zemstva, a Russian local government. |
"The zemstvo helped improve rural education." |
Zenanas |
Women's quarters in Indian or Middle Eastern homes. |
"The princess lived in the palace's zenanas." |
Zeniths |
The highest points or peaks. |
"He reached the zenith of his career at age 40." |
Zeolite |
A mineral used in water purification. |
"Zeolite is commonly used in filtration systems." |
Zephyrs |
Soft, gentle breezes. |
"A cool zephyr blew through the open window." |
Zeppole |
An Italian pastry, often filled with cream. |
"She made delicious zeppole for dessert." |
Zeroing |
Adjusting something to zero or focusing on a target. |
"He was zeroing in on the bullseye." |
Zibeths |
Plural of zibeth, a type of civet. |
"Zibeths are known for their musky scent." |
Zigging |
Making a sharp turn or sudden movement. |
"The cyclist was zigging through the traffic." |
Zigzags |
Sharp, alternating turns. |
"The road zigzags up the mountain." |
Zilches |
Plural of zilch, meaning nothing or zero. |
"His efforts resulted in zilches." |
Zillion |
An informal way to say a very large number. |
"There were a zillion stars in the sky." |
Zincate |
A chemical compound containing zinc. |
"Zincate solutions are used in metal plating." |
Zincify |
To coat with zinc. |
"The pipes were zincified to prevent rusting." |
Zincing |
The process of coating with zinc. |
"Zincing protects metals from corrosion." |
Zincite |
A mineral form of zinc oxide. |
"Zincite is used in the production of zinc metal." |
Zincked |
Covered or coated with zinc. |
"The metal sheets were zincked for durability." |
Zincoid |
Resembling zinc. |
"The object had a zincoid surface." |
Zincous |
Containing zinc. |
"Zincous compounds are important in industry." |
Zingers |
Witty or sharp remarks. |
"Her speech was full of zingers." |
Zingier |
More lively, energetic, or flavorful. |
"This salsa is zingier than the last batch." |
Zinging |
Making a high-pitched sound or moving fast. |
"The bullet was zinging past his ear." |
Zinnias |
Brightly colored flowers. |
"Her garden was full of blooming zinnias." |
Zipless |
Without a zipper or fastener. |
"She wore a zipless dress." |
Ziplock |
A type of plastic bag with a sealing mechanism. |
"She packed her sandwich in a Ziplock bag." |
Zippers |
Devices used to fasten clothing or bags. |
"My jacket's zippers were broken." |
Zippier |
More energetic or faster. |
"This car is zippier than the old one." |
Zipping |
Moving quickly or fastening a zipper. |
"She was zipping through traffic on her scooter." |
Zircons |
Gemstones that resemble diamonds. |
"Her ring had a zircon instead of a diamond." |
Zithern |
A musical instrument similar to a zither. |
"He played a soft melody on the zithern." |
Zithers |
Plural of zither, a stringed instrument. |
"The musicians played zithers at the festival." |
Zodiac |
A system of astrology based on twelve star signs. |
"Her zodiac sign is Scorpio." |
Zombies |
Fictional undead creatures. |
"The movie was about a zombie apocalypse." |
Zombify |
To turn into a zombie or make lifeless. |
"Lack of sleep can zombify a person." |
Zonally |
Relating to zones or regions. |
"The climate was zonally divided." |
Zonated |
Arranged in zones. |
"The coral reef was zonated by depth." |
Zonking |
Falling asleep or becoming unconscious. |
"After the long flight, he was zonking out on the couch." |
Zoology |
The study of animals. |
"She studied zoology in college." |
Zooming |
Moving quickly or magnifying an image. |
"The car was zooming down the highway." |
Zorilla |
A skunk-like animal found in Africa. |
"The zorilla released a strong odor when threatened." |
Zymurgy |
The science of fermentation, used in brewing and winemaking. |
"He studied zymurgy to become a brewmaster." |
Zyzzyva |
A type of tropical weevil insect. |
"The zyzzyva is known for its long snout." |
Best Z Words for Scrabble
Here is a table with high-scoring Scrabble words that start with "Z," along with their point values and definitions:
Word |
Scrabble Points |
Definition |
Zabajone |
26 |
An Italian dessert made with whipped eggs, sugar, and wine. |
Zaddick |
24 |
A righteous person in Jewish tradition (variant of Zaddik). |
Zaddikim |
25 |
Plural of Zaddik, referring to righteous Jewish leaders. |
Zanzas |
24 |
Traditional African thumb pianos. |
Zazens |
24 |
The practice of seated meditation in Zen Buddhism. |
Zebeck |
23 |
A small, fast sailing ship. |
Zebecks |
24 |
Plural of zebeck, referring to multiple ships. |
Zecchin |
23 |
An old Venetian gold coin. |
Zecchini |
24 |
Plural of zecchin, referring to multiple coins. |
Zecchino |
24 |
Another form of zecchin, a gold coin. |
Zecchins |
24 |
Plural of zecchin, meaning multiple gold coins. |
Zelkova |
23 |
A type of tree related to the elm. |
Zelkovas |
24 |
Plural of zelkova, referring to multiple trees. |
Zephyrs |
24 |
Soft, gentle breezes. |
Zikkurat |
25 |
A Mesopotamian temple in the shape of a pyramid. |
Zincify |
24 |
To coat something with zinc. |
Zincked |
23 |
Coated or treated with zinc. |
Zincking |
24 |
The act of applying zinc to something. |
Zincky |
24 |
Having the qualities or appearance of zinc. |
Zinkify |
26 |
To transform or treat with zinc. |
Ziplock |
24 |
A type of plastic bag with a sealing mechanism. |
Zlotych |
24 |
Plural of zloty, the currency of Poland. |
Zombify |
26 |
To turn into a zombie or make lifeless. |
Zombiism |
23 |
The state or condition of being a zombie. |
Zoomorph |
24 |
A figure in the shape of an animal. |
Zoophily |
25 |
Attraction or love for animals. |
Zoophobe |
24 |
A person who fears animals. |
Zoophyte |
25 |
A plant-like animal, such as a coral. |
Zucchini |
24 |
A type of green vegetable. |
Zwieback |
28 |
A type of crisp, twice-baked bread. |
Zygomata |
23 |
Plural of zygoma, referring to cheekbones. |
Zygosity |
24 |
The genetic similarity or difference between zygotes. |
Zymogens |
23 |
Inactive enzyme precursors. |
Zymogram |
25 |
A type of electrophoresis gel used in biochemistry. |
Zymology |
26 |
The study of fermentation, used in brewing. |
Zymotic |
23 |
Related to infectious diseases. |
Zymurgy |
25 |
The science of fermentation, used in brewing beer and wine. |
FAQ
What is the longest word that starts with Z?
One of the longest words that start with "Z" is "Zygomaticus" (11 letters), which refers to a facial muscle responsible for smiling. Another long word is "Zygomorphous" (12 letters), meaning a type of flower with bilateral symmetry.
What are some high-scoring Scrabble words that start with Z?
In Scrabble, words with "Z" can earn high points due to the letter's high value (10 points). Some of the longest and highest-scoring words include:
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Zwieback (28 points) – A type of twice-baked bread.
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Zombify (26 points) – To turn into a zombie.
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Zymurgy (25 points) – The science of fermentation, used in brewing.
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Zoophyte (25 points) – A plant-like animal, such as coral.
What is the longest scientific word that starts with Z?
A long scientific term that starts with "Z" is "Zygomycetes" (11 letters), referring to a class of fungi that reproduce by forming zygospores. Another complex term is "Zygosity" (8 letters), which describes the genetic similarity between two alleles in a zygote.
What is the longest "Z" word used in daily conversation?
While most long "Z" words are technical, "Zucchini" (8 letters) is commonly used in cooking, referring to a green vegetable. "Zealousness" (11 letters) is another long "Z" word, describing extreme enthusiasm or passion.
What are some rare and unusual long words with Z?
Some unique and rare long words that start with "Z" include:
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Zygodactylous (13 letters) – Describing birds with two toes pointing forward and two backward.
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Zygomaticofacial (16 letters) – A term in anatomy related to the cheekbone.
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Zymolysis (9 letters) – The process of fermentation by enzymes.