{"id":4058,"date":"2020-12-21T17:36:33","date_gmt":"2020-12-22T01:36:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/english-speaking\/?p=4058"},"modified":"2021-04-07T16:53:21","modified_gmt":"2021-04-07T23:53:21","slug":"50-words-that-start-with-z","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/english-speaking\/50-words-that-start-with-z\/","title":{"rendered":"50 Words That Start With Z &#8211; Definitions &amp; Examples"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Do you want to create a <\/span><b><i>zesty<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> meal from scratch? Do you want to become a <\/span><b><i>zany<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> person? Or are you planning to take a trip to your local <\/span><b><i>zoo<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">? If you want to do any of these things, you\u2019ll need to use <\/span><b><i>words that start with Z<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This may sound easy enough, but Z is actually one of the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www3.nd.edu\/~busiforc\/handouts\/cryptography\/letterfrequencies.html#:~:text=The%20third%20column%20represents%20proportions,of%20words%20is%20different%20again.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">least common letters in the English language<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. This means that it appears at the beginning of far fewer words than consonants like R, T, or N. Statistically, this also means that both native and non-native speakers are less likely to use or even know words that start with Z. So, to help you expand your vocabulary and learn some new words, we\u2019ve provided you with a master list of <\/span><b><i>50 words that start with Z<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. Let\u2019s get started!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>50 Words That Start With Z and Definitions<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Since you can divide words by meaning, length, and part of speech, we will try to keep this list as simple as possible. First, we will begin with positive words that start with Z. So, if you\u2019re looking for positive ways to describe things with the letter Z, keep reading!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Positive words that start with Z<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Using positive words is a great way to make friends and generally keep everyone happy! However, since it is one of the least common letters in the alphabet, there simply aren\u2019t that many positive words that start with Z. Nonetheless, here are a few words that you can sprinkle into your next English conversation to keep things light and friendly!<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Zany<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> &#8211; <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">adjective<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> &#8211; Amusingly unusual or uncommon in behavior or appearance.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">My sister entertains her classmates with her zany personality.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>Zealous<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> &#8211; <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">adjective<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> &#8211; Passionate or enthusiastic.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">I\u2019ve always been zealous in my studies.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>Zesty <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">&#8211; <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">adjective<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> &#8211;\u00a0 Exciting and full of energy (describing people); having a strong, spicy, or pleasant flavor (describing food).<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">My favorite meal is a zesty chicken curry.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>Zestful <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">&#8211; <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">adjective<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> &#8211; Having a lot of energy or enthusiasm.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">I returned home to a zestful greeting from my dog.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>Zippy <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">&#8211; <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">adjective<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> &#8211; Fast or lively.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The zippy little car sped through traffic with ease.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Now that you know a few positive words that start with Z, let\u2019s look at even more words that begin with the last letter of the alphabet!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Words that start with Za<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">To keep things easy, we will organize the remainder of this list based on the vowels that follow the letter Z. Each section will contain words that start with Z and a particular vowel. Additionally, each section will begin with 3 letter words that start with Z, going on to 4 letter words that start with Z, 5 letter words that start with Z, and so on!<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Zag<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> &#8211; <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">noun\/verb<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> &#8211; A quick change of direction; to make a quick change of direction.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The cyclist zagged all over the sidewalk.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Zap<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> &#8211; <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">noun\/verb<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> &#8211; A sudden burst of energy; to completely destroy.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The gamer used his gun to zap all the enemies in his view.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Zarf<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> &#8211; <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">noun<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> &#8211; A metal holder for a coffee cup that does not have a handle.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">I bought my mother an ornamental zarf for Christmas.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Zappy<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> &#8211; <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">adjective<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> &#8211; full of energy.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The musical troupe put on a zappy performance.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Zanily<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> &#8211; adverb &#8211; To do something in an amusing or comical way.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The clown zanily slipped on a banana peel.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Zapper<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> &#8211; <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">noun<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> &#8211; A remote control; a device for killing insects.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">He installed the bug zapper on the front porch to kill all the mosquitos.\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Words that start with Ze<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Next up, we have some useful words that start with Ze!<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Zen<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> &#8211; <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">noun\/adjective<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> &#8211; A Japanese school of Buddhism; calmness and tranquility.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">I\u2019ve been feeling very Zen lately.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Zeal<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> &#8211; <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">noun<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> &#8211; Enthusiasm regarding a specific goal.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">His zeal helped him climb the corporate ladder.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Zero<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> &#8211; <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">noun\/verb<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> &#8211; no quantity; focus on a target.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The supermarket had zero watermelons in stock.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Zebra<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> &#8211; <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">noun<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> &#8211; A black-and-white striped horse native to Africa.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A lion chased the zebra across the savannah.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Zenith<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> &#8211; <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">noun<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> &#8211; The high point or peak of something.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The business reached its zenith years ago.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Zealot<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> &#8211; <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">noun<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> &#8211; A person who is fanatical about their religious or political beliefs.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The religious zealot yelled at passersby.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Zester<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> &#8211; <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">noun<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> &#8211; A kitchen utensil for peeling off small shreds of citrus peel.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">I need to buy a zester to use with all of these oranges.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Zestily<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> &#8211; <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">adverb<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> &#8211; To do something with zest or great enthusiasm.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">She zestily hurried through the streets.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Zealotry<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> &#8211; <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">noun<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> &#8211; A fanatical pursuit of religious or political beliefs.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The politician\u2019s zealotry proved to be popular with rural voters.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Zestless<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> &#8211; <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">adjective<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> &#8211; Lacking any zest or liveliness.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The dish he served was completely zestless.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Zebrafish<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> &#8211; <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">noun<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> &#8211; A freshwater fish native to South Asia.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">We saw a school of zebrafish when we went snorkeling.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Zeitgeist<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> &#8211; <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">noun<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> &#8211; The general mood of a period of history based on the prevailing beliefs at the time.\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The zeitgeist of the 2010s was one of political division.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Zestiness<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> &#8211; <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">noun<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> &#8211; The state of being zesty.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">My food had a peculiar zestiness that I found appealing.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Zealousness<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> &#8211; <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">noun<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> &#8211; The state of being passionately devoted to something.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The court\u2019s zealousness for law and order had long-lasting consequences.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Words that start with Zi<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Now it\u2019s time to look at words that start with Zi!<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Zig<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> &#8211; <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">noun\/verb<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> &#8211; A sharp change in direction; to make a sudden change in direction.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">He zigged past the other driver.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Zip<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> &#8211; <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">verb<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> &#8211; To close using a zipper; to move quickly.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The man at the airport struggled to zip his bag shut.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Zit<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> &#8211; <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">noun<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> &#8211; A pimple.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">I always get zits when I\u2019m stressed out.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Zinc<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> &#8211; <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">noun<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> &#8211; An essential mineral found in nature.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">My doctor says that I need more zinc in my diet.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Zing<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> &#8211; <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">noun\/verb<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> &#8211; Energy and excitement; to move very quickly.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The couple wanted to add a bit more zing to their marriage.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Zilch<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> &#8211; <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">noun<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> &#8211; Nothing.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">He was left with zilch after his divorce.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Zigzag<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> &#8211; <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">noun\/verb<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> &#8211; A line that alternates left and right; to move back and forth quickly.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">He zigzagged through traffic to get to the meeting on time.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Zinger<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> &#8211; <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">noun<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> &#8211; A funny joke or insult.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The woman was keeping everyone entertained with a series of zingers.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Zillion<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> &#8211; <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">noun<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> &#8211; An extremely large quantity.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">I have a zillion things to do today.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Zipper<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> &#8211; <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">noun<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> &#8211; A device used to close or open bags, clothing, or other items.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The zipper on my jacket broke a week after I bought it.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Words that start with Zo<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Up next, we have words that start with Zo!<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Zoo<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> &#8211; <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">noun<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> &#8211; A space dedicated to the display of wild or exotic animals.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For my last school trip, we went to the local zoo.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Zone<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> &#8211; <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">noun<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> &#8211; A specific area of land.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">People are required to drive slower in school zones.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Zoom<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> &#8211; <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">noun\/verb<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> &#8211; A camera shot that transitions from a long-shot to a close-up; to move quickly.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The camera zoomed in on the man\u2019s face.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Zodiac<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> &#8211; <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">noun<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> &#8211; An area of the night sky divided into 12 distinct signs, which are commonly associated with the 12 months of the year.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">What\u2019s your zodiac sign?<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Zombie<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> &#8211; <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">noun<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> &#8211; A reanimated corpse; the living dead.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">I think zombie movies are really scary!<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Zoning<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> &#8211; <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">verb\/adjective<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> &#8211; The act of dividing space into separate areas; related to the legal or official division of land.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The city officials are rewriting the zoning laws.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Zoology<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> &#8211; <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">noun<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> &#8211; The scientific study of animals.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">My mother studied zoology in college.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Zoetrope<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> &#8211; <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">noun<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> &#8211; An old-fashioned device that creates the illusion of moving images.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Before animated movies came along, people used zoetropes.\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Zookeeper<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> &#8211; noun &#8211; A person who attends to animals at a zoo.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The zookeeper was trained to safely feed the lions.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Words that start with Zu<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Our lists are starting to get very short! Now we have just three words that start with Zu!<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Zucchini<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> &#8211; <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">noun<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> &#8211; A variety of summer squash.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">I like to eat fried zucchini, but my sister hates it.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Zulu<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> &#8211; <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">noun<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> &#8211; A language originating in South Africa; a 19th-century African empire.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Today, over nine million people speak some form of Zulu.\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Zugzwang<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> &#8211; <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">noun<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> &#8211; A situation in the game of chess in which the obligation to move puts the player at a disadvantage.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Just when he thought he was about to win, the player found himself in a zugzwang.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Words that start with Zy<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Finally, we have just three more words that start with Zy!<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Zyme<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> &#8211; <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">noun<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> &#8211; A chemical substance that produces a change in other substances.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Many zymes are found in both humans and animals.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Zygote<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> &#8211; <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">noun<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> &#8211; A fertilized egg cell.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A zygote can eventually become an embryo.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Zymology<\/strong> &#8211; The scientific study of fermentation.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Zymology is a subject that focuses on enzymes.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">We hope you enjoyed this list of <\/span><b><i>50 words that start with Z<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">! While some of these words may be tricky to place in everyday conversation, others will make a great addition to your working vocabulary. So, don\u2019t be afraid to feel <\/span><b><i>zealous<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> and get in the <\/span><b><i>zone<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> as you <\/span><b><i>zigzag<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> through your next English conversation!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">As always, for all things English conversation, grammar, or job-related, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/speaking.magoosh.com\/\">Magoosh Speaking<\/a> today!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you want to create a zesty meal from scratch? Do you want to become a zany person? Or are you planning to take a trip to your local zoo? If you want to do any of these things, you\u2019ll need to use words that start with Z! 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