Words that Begin With the Letter Z

Looking for words that begin with the letter Z? Out of all the letters in the alphabet, the letter Z looks like it could do the most bodily harm. Like a boomerang the letter Z is a force to be reckoned with. In fact, the Semitics drew the letter in the shape of a dagger. Maybe that's why it was the chosen signature of the fictional character Zorro. The letter Z, though, was relegated to the last spot in the alphabet by the Romans because there were very few words that contained Z (most of them were of Greek origin).

Words that Begin with the Letter Z

Like a bee buzzing in the air, you can have a lot of fun with the pronunication of words that begin with the letter Z. They definitely have a buzz effect. Here are some words that begin with Z:

• Zenith (n) - the highest point or peak. Some people dream of reaching the zenith of a mountain like Mount Everest.
• Zest (n) - lively; energetic. The phrase, 'a zest for life' is used to describe someone who both enjoys life and is full of life.
• Zealous (adj.) - devoted; diligent; enthusiastic. An example of a zealous student is one that not only does all of the required work, but also asks for extra assignments.
• Zany (adj.) - silly; foolish; funny. Although some cartoon characters can be described as zany, there are people who are just as zany in real life.
• Zip (n) - Slang word for nothing or zero. You should have more than zip in your savings account.
• Zapped (adj.) - very tired. After the gym, one can either feel energized or zapped. A similar word to zapped that also begins with Z is "zonked."  ../../../zonked
• Zillion (n) - a very large number (indeterminate). To say that someone has a zillion dollars is to suggest that they are very very rich.
• Zinger (n) - a comment that gets people's attention (funny, surprising, or shocking). Stand up comedians are known to deliver zingers on stage.
• Zine (n) - a publication that is self produced and usually dedicated to one subject (i.e. music, art, literature). It can be in print or online (e-zine).
• Zit (n) - slang word for pimple. Teenagers often use this word instead of pimples.
• Zone out (phrasal verb) - to lose concentration; to become unaware of one's surroundings. Sometimes in class students zone out when the teacher is talking.
• Zs (n) - sleep. Often used with the word "catch." Before going out late on a Friday night, you might want to catch some Zs.

Additional Resources

To have more fun with the letter Z, have a look at the following sites:

• Wordsearchfun.com has a puzzle with 30 Z words.
• Crossworldsolver.com has a long list of Z words and their definitions.