Words Starting with Z

Explore 27 words beginning with the letter Z. Each entry includes definitions, pronunciations, and example sentences.

Zaftig

/ˈzɑːf.tɪɡ/

describing a woman who is pleasantly plump or curvaceous; full-bodied

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Zany

/ˈzeɪni/

amusingly unconventional and idiosyncratic

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Zarf

/zɑːrf/

A decorative holder for a cup, especially for hot drinks like coffee or tea, often made from metal o...

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Zeal

/ziːl/

Great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or an objective.

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Zealot

/ˈzɛlət/

A person who is fanatical and uncompromising in pursuit of their religious, political, or other idea...

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Zealotry

/ˈziːlətri/

Excessive zeal or fervor for a particular cause, often leading to fanaticism.

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Zealous

/ˈzɛləs/

having or showing zeal; enthusiastic and passionate in pursuit of something

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Zeitgeber

/ˈzaɪtˌɡeɪbər/

An external cue that helps to regulate biological rhythms, particularly the circadian rhythm.

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Zeitgeist

/ˈzaɪtˌɡaɪst/

The defining spirit or mood of a particular period of history as shown by the ideas and beliefs of t...

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Zenith

/ˈzɛnɪθ/

The highest point reached by a celestial or other object.

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Zenithal

/ˈzɛnɪθəl/

relating to or situated at the zenith, the highest point or peak

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Zenoism

/ˈziːnoʊɪzəm/

A philosophical doctrine attributed to Zeno of Elea, emphasizing paradoxes and concepts of motion th...

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Zenophobic

/zɛnəˈfoʊbɪk/

having or showing a dislike of or prejudice against people from other countries or cultures

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Zephyr

/ˈzɛf.ər/

A gentle, mild breeze, often associated with spring.

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Zephyrine

/ˈzɛf.ɪ.riːn/

Of or relating to a zephyr; light, airy, or mild.

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Zephyrous

/ˈzɛf.ɪ.rəs/

Characterized by a light or gentle breeze; airy and soft.

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Zeroth

/ˈziːrəθ/

Denoting a position before the first in a sequence, often used in mathematics and computer science.

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Zest

/zɛst/

Great enthusiasm and energy.

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Zestful

/ˈzɛstfəl/

full of energy and enthusiasm

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Zeugma

/ˈzɔɪɡmə/

A figure of speech in which a word applies to multiple parts of the sentence.

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Zeugmatic

/ˈzjuːɡmətɪk/

Relating to a zeugma, which is a figure of speech in which a word applies to multiple parts of the s...

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Ziggurat

/ˈzɪɡ.ə.ræt/

A ziggurat is a rectangular stepped tower, sometimes surmounted by a temple, originating in ancient ...

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Zing

/zɪŋ/

A sharp or witty remark.

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Zusammenzucken

/tsuˈzamənˌtsʊkən/

sich plötzlich zusammenziehen, oft als Reaktion auf Schreck oder Schmerz

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Zut Alors

/zyt aˈlɔʁ/

an expression of surprise or annoyance

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Zwingen

tsvɪŋən

jemandem gegen seinen Willen etwas auferlegen oder aufdrängen.

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Zymurgy

/ˈzaɪ.mɜːr.dʒi/

the branch of chemistry that deals with fermentation processes, especially in brewing beer and makin...

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