z's

American

[zeez] / ziz /

Or Z's

noun

(used with a plural verb)

sleep (often used with grab, catch, etc.).

to grab some z's before dinner.

Etymology

Origin of z's

First recorded in 1960–65; from the conventional use of a series of z's to represent snoring

Example Sentences

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Gen Z’s favorite slow fashion brand, Damson Madder, is releasing its summer season “see-now-buy-now collection” that’s part-beach, part-city.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Gen Z’s enthusiasm for malls is a bright spot for the struggling industry.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 8, 2026

The judgement shows the police only became involved in early 1987 following a report to them by Z's parents.

From BBC • Feb. 17, 2026

There’s no shortage of headlines today lamenting Gen Z’s financial woes — for good reason.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 15, 2026

Kaitlin could barely keep her arms around Z’s neck, which meant the guy had no hands to grab anything to help him make the climb down.

From "Time Bomb" by Joelle Charbonneau

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