English Words Starting With Z
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- z boson/ˈziː ˌbəʊzɒn/A type of elementary particle that is a carrier of the weak nuclear force.nounVery low / Highly technical
- z chart/ˈzed ˌtʃɑːt/A composite management chart combining three time-series data sets (typically cumulative data, moving annual total, and monthly data) to show trends and performance.nounC1
- z particle/ˈpɑː.tɪ.kəl/An extremely small piece or fragment of something; in physics, a minute piece of matter; in grammar, a minor part of speech (e.g., preposition, conjunction, interjection) that cannot be inflected.nounB2
- z score/ˈzed skɔː(r)/A statistical measurement that describes a value's relationship to the mean of a group of values, measured in terms of standard deviations from the mean.nounLow
- z twist/ˈzɛd.twɪst/The right-hand or clockwise direction of twist applied to fibres or yarns in textile manufacturing.nounLow frequency (technical term)
- z's/ˈzɛd.zɪz/Sleep; a representation of snoring.nounMedium
- z-axis/ˈzɛd ˌæk.sɪs/The third coordinate axis in three-dimensional space, typically representing depth or height.nounC1
- z-bar/ˈziː bɑː/A structural reinforcement component shaped like the letter Z, used in construction and engineering to provide rigidity and strength.nounLow frequency
- z-zero particle/ˈzɪər.əʊ ˌpɑː.tɪ.kl̩/In physics, a fundamental particle with zero or near-zero mass and no electric charge.nounC2 / Very Low Frequency (technical term)
- za/zɑː/ or /zə/Pizza (shortened slang term).abbreviationnounVery Low
- za-zen/ˌzɑː ˈzen/A form of seated meditation in Zen Buddhism, the primary method of zazen practice.nounC2 / Specialised
- zaandam/ˈzɑːndæm/A city and municipality in the Netherlands, part of the Amsterdam metropolitan area.nounExtremely Low (Proper Noun)
- zaanstad/ˈzɑːn.stæd/The proper noun name of a municipality and city in the Netherlands, within the region of North Holland.nounVery Low
- zaatar/zɑːˈtɑː(r)/, /ˈzɑː.tɑː(r)/A Middle Eastern spice blend, typically containing dried thyme, oregano, sumac, toasted sesame seeds, and salt.nounLow-to-Mid (Increasing in food/cooking contexts)
- zabaglione/ˌzæbəlˈjəʊni/A rich Italian dessert custard made by whisking egg yolks, sugar, and Marsala wine over gentle heat until frothy.nounC2
- zabrze/ˈzæbʒə/A city in southern Poland, part of the Upper Silesian metropolitan area.nounLow
- zabulonA historical or poetic term for a dweller, settler, or inhabitant, often with connotations of rustic or established presence.nounVery low
- zabuton/ˈzæbʊtɒn/A traditional Japanese floor cushion, typically square, filled with cotton or similar material, used for sitting or kneeling on.nounLow
- zacatecas/ˌsækəˈteɪkəs/A proper noun referring primarily to a state in north-central Mexico, and also its capital city.nounLow (context-specific, primarily in geographical, historical, or cultural discussions).
- zach/zak/An informal, familiar form of address or reference for a man named Zachary; occasionally used to represent a generic or stereotypical male in casual contexts.nounLow (primarily as a proper noun nickname)
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