Words Starting With Z
Welcome to the zesty world of words that start with Z! From zany to zenith, this page is your gateway to discovering some truly zestful and zippy vocabulary. Dive in to boost your lexicon with words that are as unique and exciting as the letter Z itself!
2 letter words
| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| zo | 11 | - | - |
| za | 11 | - | - |
| ze | 11 | - | - |
3 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| zoo | 12 | the facility where wild animals are housed for exhibition | - |
| zip | 14 | a fastener for locking together two toothed edges by means of a sliding tab | - |
| zen | 12 | street name for lysergic acid diethylamide | - |
| zap | 14 | cook or heat in a microwave oven | - |
| zee | 12 | the 26th letter of the Roman alphabet | the British call Z zed and the Scots call it ezed but Americans call it zee |
| zig | 13 | an angular shape characterized by sharp turns in alternating directions | - |
| zed | 13 | the 26th letter of the Roman alphabet | the British call Z zed and the Scots call it ezed but Americans call it zee |
| zit | 12 | a small inflamed elevation of the skin; a pustule or papule; common symptom in acne | - |
| zag | 13 | an angular shape characterized by sharp turns in alternating directions | - |
| zep | 14 | a large sandwich made of a long crusty roll split lengthwise and filled with meats and cheese (and tomato and onion and lettuce and condiments); different names are used in different sections of the United States | - |
| zas | 12 | - | - |
| zax | 19 | - | - |
| zea | 12 | corn | - |
| zek | 16 | - | - |
| zel | 12 | - | - |
| zex | 19 | - | - |
| zho | 15 | - | - |
| zin | 12 | - | - |
| ziz | 21 | - | - |
| zoa | 12 | - | - |
| zol | 12 | - | - |
| zos | 12 | - | - |
| zuz | 21 | - | - |
| zzz | 30 | - | - |
4 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| zero | 13 | indicating the absence of any or all units under consideration | a zero score |
| zone | 13 | regulate housing in; of certain areas of towns | - |
| zack | 19 | - | - |
| zoom | 15 | rise rapidly | - |
| zeta | 13 | the 6th letter of the Greek alphabet | - |
| zulu | 13 | a Bantu language of considerable literary importance in southeastern Africa | - |
| zeal | 13 | prompt willingness | they disliked his zeal in demonstrating his superiority |
| zinc | 15 | a bluish-white lustrous metallic element; brittle at ordinary temperatures but malleable when heated; used in a wide variety of alloys and in galvanizing iron; it occurs naturally as zinc sulphide in zinc blende | - |
| zest | 13 | a tart spicy quality | - |
| zing | 14 | the activeness of an energetic personality | - |
| zona | 13 | (anatomy) any encircling or beltlike structure | - |
| zany | 16 | a man who is a stupid incompetent fool | - |
| zoon | 13 | - | - |
| ziti | 13 | medium-sized tubular pasta in short pieces | - |
| zein | 13 | - | - |
| zags | 14 | - | - |
| zaps | 15 | - | - |
| zarf | 16 | an ornamental metal cup-shaped holder for a hot coffee cup | - |
| zari | 13 | - | - |
| zati | 13 | - | - |
| zeas | 13 | - | - |
| zebu | 15 | domesticated ox having a humped back and long horns and a large dewlap; used chiefly as a draft animal in India and east Asia | - |
| zeda | 14 | - | - |
| zeds | 14 | - | - |
| zees | 13 | - | - |
| zeks | 17 | - | - |
| zels | 13 | - | - |
| zens | 13 | - | - |
| zeps | 15 | - | - |
| zerk | 17 | - | - |
| zeze | 22 | - | - |
| zhos | 16 | - | - |
| ziff | 19 | - | - |
| zigs | 14 | - | - |
| zila | 13 | - | - |
| zill | 13 | one of a pair of small metallic cymbals worn on the thumb and middle finger; used in belly dancing in rhythm with the dance | - |
| zimb | 17 | - | - |
| zine | 13 | - | - |
| zins | 13 | - | - |
| zips | 15 | - | - |
| zite | 13 | - | - |
| zits | 13 | - | - |
| zizz | 31 | a buzzing or whizzing sound | a nasty zizz in the engine |
| zobo | 15 | - | - |
| zobu | 15 | - | - |
| zoea | 13 | - | - |
| zoic | 15 | pertaining to animals or animal life or action | - |
| zols | 13 | - | - |
| zonk | 17 | - | - |
| zoos | 13 | - | - |
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5 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| zebra | 16 | any of several fleet black-and-white striped African equines | - |
| zloty | 17 | the basic unit of money in Poland | - |
| zilch | 19 | a quantity of no importance | I didn't hear zilch about it |
| zippo | 18 | a quantity of no importance | - |
| zippy | 21 | quick and energetic | - |
| zaire | 14 | a republic in central Africa; achieved independence from Belgium in 1960 | - |
| zesty | 17 | marked by spirited enjoyment | - |
| zilla | 14 | - | - |
| zebec | 18 | - | - |
| zowie | 17 | - | - |
| zombi | 18 | someone who acts or responds in a mechanical or apathetic way | - |
| zonal | 14 | relating to or of the nature of a zone | the zonal frontier |
| zendo | 15 | - | - |
| zabra | 16 | - | - |
| zacks | 20 | - | - |
| zaida | 15 | - | - |
| zaidy | 18 | - | - |
| zakat | 18 | the fourth pillar of Islam is almsgiving as an act of worship | the zakat is earmarked for the poor and disabled |
| zaman | 16 | large ornamental tropical American tree with bipinnate leaves and globose clusters of flowers with crimson stamens and seed pods that are eaten by cattle | - |
| zambo | 18 | - | - |
| zamia | 16 | any of various cycads of the genus Zamia; among the smallest and most verdant cycads | - |
| zanja | 21 | - | - |
| zante | 14 | - | - |
| zanza | 23 | - | - |
| zanze | 23 | - | - |
| zappy | 21 | - | - |
| zarfs | 17 | - | - |
| zaris | 14 | - | - |
| zatis | 14 | - | - |
| zaxes | 21 | - | - |
| zayin | 17 | the 7th letter of the Hebrew alphabet | - |
| zazen | 23 | - | - |
| zeals | 14 | - | - |
| zebub | 18 | - | - |
| zebus | 16 | - | - |
| zedas | 15 | - | - |
| zeins | 14 | - | - |
| zerda | 15 | - | - |
| zerks | 18 | - | - |
| zeros | 14 | - | - |
| zests | 14 | - | - |
| zetas | 14 | - | - |
| zexes | 21 | - | - |
| zezes | 23 | - | - |
| zhomo | 19 | - | - |
| zibet | 16 | - | - |
| ziffs | 20 | - | - |
| zigan | 15 | - | - |
| zilas | 14 | - | - |
| zills | 14 | - | - |
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6 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| zombie | 19 | someone who acts or responds in a mechanical or apathetic way | - |
| zipper | 19 | a fastener for locking together two toothed edges by means of a sliding tab | - |
| zodiac | 18 | a belt-shaped region in the heavens on either side to the ecliptic; divided into 12 constellations or signs for astrological purposes | - |
| zimmer | 19 | a light enclosing framework (trade name Zimmer) with rubber castors or wheels and handles; helps invalids or the handicapped or the aged to walk | - |
| zenith | 18 | the point above the observer that is directly opposite the nadir on the imaginary sphere against which celestial bodies appear to be projected | - |
| zoning | 16 | dividing an area into zones or sections reserved for different purposes such as residence and business and manufacturing etc | - |
| zephyr | 23 | a slight wind (usually refreshing) | - |
| zander | 16 | - | - |
| zigzag | 26 | having short sharp turns or angles | - |
| zeroed | 16 | - | - |
| zinger | 16 | a striking or amusing or caustic remark | he always greeted me with a new zinger |
| zapata | 17 | Mexican revolutionary who led a revolt for agrarian reforms (1879-1919) | - |
| zealot | 15 | a fervent and even militant proponent of something | - |
| zonked | 20 | - | - |
| zapper | 19 | an electrical device that can injure or kill by means of electric currents | a bug zapper |
| zircon | 17 | a common mineral occurring in small crystals; chief source of zirconium; used as a refractory when opaque and as a gem when transparent | - |
| zither | 18 | a musical stringed instrument with strings stretched over a flat sounding board; it is laid flat and played with a plectrum and with fingers | - |
| zaftig | 19 | (of a female body) healthily plump and vigorous | - |
| zounds | 16 | - | - |
| zygoma | 21 | the slender arch formed by the temporal process of the cheekbone that bridges to the zygomatic process of the temporal bone | - |
| zygote | 19 | (genetics) the diploid cell resulting from the union of a haploid spermatozoon and ovum (including the organism that develops from that cell) | - |
| zabeta | 17 | - | - |
| zabras | 17 | - | - |
| zaddik | 21 | - | - |
| zaffar | 21 | - | - |
| zaffer | 21 | - | - |
| zaffir | 21 | - | - |
| zaffre | 21 | - | - |
| zagged | 18 | - | - |
| zaidas | 16 | - | - |
| zaideh | 19 | - | - |
| zaikai | 19 | - | - |
| zaires | 15 | - | - |
| zakats | 19 | - | - |
| zamang | 18 | large ornamental tropical American tree with bipinnate leaves and globose clusters of flowers with crimson stamens and seed pods that are eaten by cattle | - |
| zamans | 17 | - | - |
| zambos | 19 | - | - |
| zambuk | 23 | - | - |
| zamias | 17 | - | - |
| zanana | 15 | - | - |
| zanied | 16 | - | - |
| zanier | 15 | - | - |
| zanies | 15 | - | - |
| zanily | 18 | - | - |
| zanjas | 22 | - | - |
| zantes | 15 | - | - |
| zanzas | 24 | - | - |
| zanzes | 24 | - | - |
| zapped | 20 | - | - |
| zarape | 17 | - | - |
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7 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| zillion | 16 | a very large indefinite number (usually hyperbole) | - |
| zapping | 21 | - | - |
| zealous | 16 | marked by active interest and enthusiasm | - |
| zipping | 21 | - | - |
| zoology | 20 | the branch of biology that studies animals | - |
| zeroing | 17 | - | - |
| zestful | 19 | marked by spirited enjoyment | - |
| zabetas | 18 | - | - |
| zabtieh | 21 | - | - |
| zacaton | 18 | - | - |
| zaddick | 24 | - | - |
| zaddiks | 22 | - | - |
| zaffars | 22 | - | - |
| zaffers | 22 | - | - |
| zaffirs | 22 | - | - |
| zaffres | 22 | - | - |
| zagging | 19 | - | - |
| zaidehs | 20 | - | - |
| zaidies | 17 | - | - |
| zaikais | 20 | - | - |
| zaitech | 21 | - | - |
| zakuska | 24 | - | - |
| zakuski | 24 | - | - |
| zamangs | 19 | - | - |
| zamarra | 18 | - | - |
| zamarro | 18 | - | - |
| zambuck | 26 | - | - |
| zambuks | 24 | - | - |
| zamouse | 18 | - | - |
| zampone | 20 | - | - |
| zamponi | 20 | - | - |
| zananas | 16 | - | - |
| zanders | 17 | - | - |
| zanella | 16 | - | - |
| zaniest | 16 | - | - |
| zanjero | 23 | - | - |
| zanying | 20 | - | - |
| zanyish | 22 | - | - |
| zanyism | 21 | - | - |
| zapateo | 18 | - | - |
| zappers | 20 | - | - |
| zappier | 20 | - | - |
| zaptiah | 21 | - | - |
| zaptieh | 21 | - | - |
| zarapes | 18 | - | - |
| zarebas | 18 | - | - |
| zareeba | 18 | - | - |
| zaribas | 18 | - | - |
| zarnecs | 18 | - | - |
| zarnich | 21 | - | - |
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8 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| zeppelin | 21 | German inventor who designed and built the first rigid motorized dirigible (1838-1917) | - |
| zucchini | 24 | small cucumber-shaped vegetable marrow; typically dark green | - |
| ziggurat | 19 | a rectangular tiered temple or terraced mound erected by the ancient Assyrians and Babylonians | - |
| zindabad | 21 | - | - |
| zealotry | 20 | excessive intolerance of opposing views | - |
| zodiacal | 20 | relating to or included in the zodiac | zodiacal constellations |
| zippered | 22 | - | - |
| zirconia | 19 | a white crystalline oxide; used in refractories and in insulation and abrasives and enamels and glazes | - |
| zabaione | 19 | - | - |
| zabajone | 26 | - | - |
| zabtiehs | 22 | - | - |
| zacatons | 19 | - | - |
| zaddicks | 25 | - | - |
| zaddikim | 25 | - | - |
| zaibatsu | 19 | - | - |
| zaitechs | 22 | - | - |
| zakouska | 25 | - | - |
| zakouski | 25 | - | - |
| zamarras | 19 | - | - |
| zamarros | 19 | - | - |
| zambomba | 25 | - | - |
| zambucks | 27 | - | - |
| zamindar | 20 | - | - |
| zamouses | 19 | - | - |
| zampogna | 22 | - | - |
| zamzawed | 32 | - | - |
| zanellas | 17 | - | - |
| zaniness | 17 | - | - |
| zanjeros | 24 | - | - |
| zanyisms | 22 | - | - |
| zapateos | 19 | - | - |
| zappiest | 21 | - | - |
| zaptiahs | 22 | - | - |
| zaptiehs | 22 | - | - |
| zaratite | 17 | - | - |
| zareebas | 19 | - | - |
| zarnichs | 22 | - | - |
| zarzuela | 26 | - | - |
| zastruga | 18 | - | - |
| zastrugi | 18 | - | - |
| zealants | 17 | - | - |
| zealless | 17 | - | - |
| zebranos | 19 | - | - |
| zebrinas | 19 | - | - |
| zebrines | 19 | - | - |
| zebrinny | 22 | - | - |
| zebrulas | 19 | - | - |
| zebrules | 19 | - | - |
| zecchine | 24 | - | - |
| zecchini | 24 | - | - |
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9 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| zoologist | 19 | a specialist in the branch of biology dealing with animals | - |
| zeitgeist | 19 | the spirit of the time; the spirit characteristic of an age or generation | - |
| zirconium | 22 | a lustrous grey strong metallic element resembling titanium; it is used in nuclear reactors as a neutron absorber; it occurs in baddeleyite but is obtained chiefly from zircon | - |
| zoophilia | 23 | a sexual attraction to animals | - |
| zygomatic | 26 | the arch of bone beneath the eye that forms the prominence of the cheek | - |
| zinfandel | 22 | dry fruity red wine from California | - |
| zealously | 21 | in a zealous manner | she worked zealously to raise funds for the literacy project |
| zestfully | 24 | with zest | she scrubbed the floors of the new apartment zestfully |
| zigzagged | 31 | - | - |
| zabaiones | 20 | - | - |
| zabajones | 27 | - | - |
| zaibatsus | 20 | - | - |
| zambombas | 26 | - | - |
| zamboorak | 26 | a camel cavalry used in the early modern era by Arab, Afghan, Persian, and Indian armies | - |
| zamindari | 21 | - | - |
| zamindars | 21 | - | - |
| zamindary | 24 | - | - |
| zampognas | 23 | - | - |
| zanamivir | 23 | - | - |
| zantewood | 22 | - | - |
| zanthoxyl | 31 | - | - |
| zapateado | 21 | - | - |
| zapotilla | 20 | - | - |
| zaratites | 18 | - | - |
| zarzuelas | 27 | - | - |
| zealotism | 20 | - | - |
| zebrafish | 26 | - | - |
| zebrasses | 20 | - | - |
| zebrawood | 24 | any of various trees or shrubs having mottled or striped wood | - |
| zecchines | 25 | - | - |
| zecchinos | 25 | - | - |
| zedoaries | 19 | - | - |
| zeitgeber | 21 | - | - |
| zelatrice | 20 | - | - |
| zelotypia | 23 | - | - |
| zemindari | 21 | - | - |
| zemindars | 21 | - | - |
| zemindary | 24 | - | - |
| zeppelins | 22 | - | - |
| zerumbets | 22 | - | - |
| zestiness | 18 | - | - |
| zettabyte | 23 | a unit of information equal to 1024 exbibytes or 2^70 bytes | - |
| zeugmatic | 23 | - | - |
| zhooshing | 25 | - | - |
| zibelines | 20 | - | - |
| zibelline | 20 | - | - |
| ziffiuses | 24 | - | - |
| zigamorph | 26 | - | - |
| ziggurats | 20 | - | - |
| zigzagger | 30 | - | - |
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10 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| zigzagging | 32 | - | - |
| zoological | 22 | concerning the study of animals and their classification and properties | zoological research |
| zabaglione | 22 | light foamy custard-like dessert served hot or chilled | - |
| zambooraks | 27 | - | - |
| zamindaris | 22 | - | - |
| zanamivirs | 24 | - | - |
| zaninesses | 19 | - | - |
| zantewoods | 23 | - | - |
| zanthoxyls | 32 | - | - |
| zapateados | 22 | - | - |
| zapotillas | 21 | - | - |
| zealotisms | 21 | - | - |
| zealotries | 19 | - | - |
| zeaxanthin | 29 | yellow carotenoid (isomeric with lutein and occurs widely with it) that is the main pigment in yellow Indian corn | - |
| zebrawoods | 25 | - | - |
| zebrinnies | 21 | - | - |
| zeitgebers | 22 | - | - |
| zeitgeists | 20 | - | - |
| zeitgeisty | 23 | - | - |
| zelatrices | 21 | - | - |
| zelatrixes | 26 | - | - |
| zelophobia | 26 | - | - |
| zelophobic | 28 | - | - |
| zelotypias | 24 | - | - |
| zemindaris | 22 | - | - |
| zettabytes | 24 | - | - |
| zeuglodont | 21 | - | - |
| zibellines | 21 | - | - |
| zidovudine | 24 | an antiviral drug (trade name Retrovir) used in the treatment of AIDS; adverse side effects include liver damage and suppression of the bone marrow | - |
| zigamorphs | 27 | - | - |
| zigzaggers | 31 | - | - |
| zigzaggery | 34 | - | - |
| zigzaggier | 31 | - | - |
| zillionths | 22 | - | - |
| zincifying | 28 | - | - |
| zinckenite | 25 | - | - |
| zinckified | 29 | - | - |
| zinckifies | 28 | - | - |
| zincograph | 27 | - | - |
| zincolyses | 24 | - | - |
| zincolysis | 24 | - | - |
| zinfandels | 23 | - | - |
| zinkenites | 23 | - | - |
| zinkifying | 30 | - | - |
| ziplocking | 28 | - | - |
| zircalloys | 24 | - | - |
| zirconiums | 23 | - | - |
| zitherists | 22 | - | - |
| zizyphuses | 36 | - | - |
| zoanthropy | 27 | the delusion that you have assumed the form of an animal | - |
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Buckle up, word enthusiasts! We're diving into the zesty and zany world of words starting with Z. This letter isn't just the last one in the alphabet, it's a linguistic powerhouse that adds zing to our vocabulary. From quirky pronunciations to high-scoring Scrabble gems, words starting with Z are as fascinating as they are fun. Let's embark on this lexical journey and uncover some captivating examples that make Z the superstar of letters.
About words starting with Z
The letter Z might be one of the least frequently used letters in the English language, but it sure packs a punch. Its rarity makes words starting with Z stand out, often adding a unique flair to sentences. When you hear a word beginning with Z, your ears perk up, and your curiosity is piqued. The sharp, buzzing sound of Z creates an auditory intrigue that's hard to ignore.
Positioning Z at the beginning of words can influence their formation and pronunciation significantly. For instance, words like "zebra" and "zip" start with a pronounced "zee" sound, setting a brisk and energetic pace. Meanwhile, words like "zephyr" offer a softer, more whimsical tone. This versatility makes Z a letter of many talents, enriching the English language with its distinctive contribution.
Popular word examples
Let's explore some popular words that start with Z, each bringing its own flavor to our conversations.
Zebra
- Definition: A wild animal from Africa known for its black-and-white striped coat.
- Example in a Sentence: The zebra galloped across the savanna, blending into the tall grass.
- Fun Fact: Every zebra has a unique pattern of stripes, much like human fingerprints.
Zenith
- Definition: The highest point or peak.
- Example in a Sentence: She reached the zenith of her career after years of hard work.
- Fun Fact: The term originates from Arabic "samt," meaning "path" or "way."
Zest
- Definition: Great enthusiasm and energy; also, the outer peel of citrus fruit.
- Example in a Sentence: He added a bit of lemon zest to the cake for extra flavor.
- Fun Fact: Zest can also mean lively enjoyment, making it a word with dual delightful meanings.
Zombie
- Definition: A fictional undead creature often found in horror stories.
- Example in a Sentence: The movie featured a horde of zombies taking over the city.
- Fun Fact: The concept of zombies originated in Haitian folklore.
Zodiac
- Definition: An astrological system based on twelve constellations.
- Example in a Sentence: She was fascinated by the zodiac and often read her horoscope.
- Fun Fact: The word "zodiac" comes from the Greek word "zodiakos," meaning "circle of animals."
Zipper
- Definition: A fastening device consisting of two strips of fabric with interlocking metal or plastic teeth.
- Example in a Sentence: He quickly zipped up his jacket before heading out into the cold.
- Fun Fact: The modern zipper was invented by Whitcomb L. Judson in 1893.
Zen
- Definition: A state of calm attentiveness in which one's actions are guided by intuition rather than by conscious effort.
- Example in a Sentence: She practiced yoga every morning to achieve a sense of zen.
- Fun Fact: Zen is a school of Mahayana Buddhism that emphasizes meditation.
Zero
- Definition: The numerical value of nothing; nought.
- Example in a Sentence: His bank account balance was dangerously close to zero.
- Fun Fact: The concept of zero was first developed in ancient India.
Zeppelin
- Definition: A large German airship of the early 20th century, long and cylindrical in shape and with a rigid framework.
- Example in a Sentence: The zeppelin floated gracefully above the cheering crowd.
- Fun Fact: The most famous zeppelin was the Hindenburg, which tragically caught fire in 1937.
Zany
- Definition: Amusingly unconventional and idiosyncratic.
- Example in a Sentence: His zany antics always kept the audience laughing.
- Fun Fact: The word "zany" originally referred to a comic servant in Italian commedia dell'arte.
High-scoring scrabble examples
Scrabble fans rejoice! Here are some high-scoring words starting with Z that'll help you dominate the board.
| Word | Scrabble Points | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Zyzzyva | 43 | A tropical weevil often found in palm trees. |
| Zephyr | 20 | A soft, gentle breeze. |
| Zombify | 23 | To turn into a zombie. |
| Zydeco | 21 | A genre of music from southern Louisiana. |
| Zinkify | 26 | To coat with zinc. |
| Zygotic | 21 | Pertaining to a zygote, the cell formed by fertilization. |
| Ziggurat | 29 | A rectangular stepped tower from ancient Mesopotamia. |
Popular 5-letter words for Wordle
Wordle enthusiasts, these five-letter Z words will keep you ahead of the game.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| Zebra | A wild African animal with black-and-white stripes. |
| Zippy | Full of energy and liveliness. |
| Zonal | Pertaining to a zone or zones. |
| Zesty | Having a strong, pleasant, and somewhat spicy flavor. |
| Zings | Makes a high-pitched, humming sound. |
| Zincs | Coats or covers with zinc. |
| Zappy | Energetic and lively. |
Unusual and rare word examples
Dive into the rare and wondrous world of unusual words starting with Z.
Zymurgy
- Definition: The study or practice of fermentation in brewing, winemaking, or distilling.
- Interesting Fact: This word is often the last entry in many dictionaries.
- Example in a Sentence: He's studying zymurgy to perfect his home-brewed beer.
Zugzwang
- Definition: A situation in chess where a player is put at a disadvantage because they must make a move when they would prefer to pass.
- Interesting Fact: The term comes from German, meaning "compulsion to move."
- Example in a Sentence: He found himself in zugzwang, with every possible move leading to defeat.
Zoanthropy
- Definition: A form of madness involving the delusion of being an animal.
- Interesting Fact: This term stems from the Greek words "zoon" (animal) and "anthropos" (man).
- Example in a Sentence: The patient exhibited signs of zoanthropy, believing he was a lion.
Zeaxanthin
- Definition: A yellow pigment found in plants and some animal tissues.
- Interesting Fact: It's essential for eye health and is found in high quantities in leafy green vegetables.
- Example in a Sentence: Kale is rich in zeaxanthin, which helps protect vision.
Zabaglione
- Definition: An Italian dessert made of whipped egg yolks, sugar, and wine.
- Interesting Fact: This decadent treat is often served warm as a custard or cold as a dessert sauce.
- Example in a Sentence: She prepared a delicious zabaglione to top off the fresh berries.
Final words
There you have it—the zesty, zany, and utterly fascinating world of words starting with Z. Whether you're a Scrabble aficionado, a Wordle wizard, or just someone who loves the quirks of the English language, these words add a unique flair to our vocabulary. So next time you want to impress with your word prowess, remember to pull out a zinger from the Z section!
