Words Starting with Z

Common words that start with Z

The 50 most used in spoken English (SUBTLEX-US), with a short meaning.

• zero 13/13 indicating the absence of any or all units under consideration
• zone 13/14 a locally circumscribed place characterized by some distinctive features
• zoo 12/12 the facility where wild animals are housed for exhibition
• zip 14/15 close with a zipper
• zombie 19/21 a dead body that has been brought back to life by a supernatural force
• zoom 15/16 move along very quickly
• zipper 19/21 a fastener for locking together two toothed edges by means of a sliding tab
• zebra 16/17 any of several fleet black-and-white striped African equines
• zap 14/15 a sudden event that imparts energy or excitement, usually with a dramatic impact
• zombies 20/22 (form of zombie) a dead body that has been brought back to life by a supernatural force
• zones 14/15 (form of zone) a locally circumscribed place characterized by some distinctive features
• zillion 16/19 a very large indefinite number (usually hyperbole)
• zoning 16/19 dividing an area into zones or sections reserved for different purposes such as residence and business and…
• zeppelin 21/25 German inventor who designed and built the first rigid motorized dirigible (1838-1917)
• zing 14/16 a brief high-pitched buzzing or humming sound
• zee 12/12 the 26th letter of the Roman alphabet
• zit 12/12 a small inflamed elevation of the skin
• zed 13/13 the 26th letter of the Roman alphabet
• zeros 14/14 (form of zero) indicating the absence of any or all units under consideration
• zephyr 23/22 a slight wind (usually refreshing)
• zucchini 24/27 marrow squash plant whose fruit are eaten when small
• zilch 19/20 a quantity of no importance
• zinc 15/17 a bluish-white lustrous metallic element
• zeroes 15/15 (form of zero) indicating the absence of any or all units under consideration
• zoos 13/13 (form of zoo) the facility where wild animals are housed for exhibition
• zapped 20/22 (form of zap) a sudden event that imparts energy or excitement, usually with a dramatic impact
• zest 13/13 vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment
• zooming 19/22 (form of zoom) move along very quickly
• zeal 13/14 a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)
• zodiac 18/19 a belt-shaped region in the heavens on either side to the ecliptic
• zipped 20/22 (form of zip) close with a zipper
• zebras 17/18 (form of zebra) any of several fleet black-and-white striped African equines
• zippers 20/22 (form of zipper) a fastener for locking together two toothed edges by means of a sliding tab
• zander 16/17
• zits 13/13 (form of zit) a small inflamed elevation of the skin
• zigzag 26/28 travel along a zigzag path
• zipping 21/25 (form of zip) close with a zipper
• zenith 18/18 the point above the observer that is directly opposite the nadir on the imaginary sphere against which celestial…
• zeta 13/13 the 6th letter of the Greek alphabet
• zig 13/14 an angular shape characterized by sharp turns in alternating directions
• zeroed 16/16 (form of zero) indicating the absence of any or all units under consideration
• zippy 21/22 quick and energetic
• ziggurat 19/22 a rectangular tiered temple or terraced mound erected by the ancient Assyrians and Babylonians
• zoned 15/16 (form of zone) a locally circumscribed place characterized by some distinctive features
• zowie 17/17
• zoology 20/21 all the animal life in a particular region or period
• zips 15/16 (form of zip) close with a zipper
• za 11/11
• zealous 16/18 marked by active interest and enthusiasm
• zaire 14/14 the basic unit of money in Zaire

All 533 words that start with Z

Numbers are Scrabble points, then Words With Friends points.

Longest: ZOOGEOGRAPHICALLY (17 letters).