Gen Z

American  

[jen zee] / ˈdʒɛn ˈzi /

Or GenZ,

noun

1. the generation born between the late 1990s and about 2010 (often used attributively).

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Other Word Forms

• Gen Z'er noun

Etymology

Origin of Gen Z

First recorded in 1995–2000

Example Sentences

Driven by Gen Z and millennials, 25% of borrowers hold three or more BNPLs at once, with 29% turning to those for groceries and 20% for delivery or takeout.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026

There were not apparent controls, for example, to ensure it was only Gen Z women responding.

From Salon • Apr. 13, 2026

“Since 2019, when the first season aired, there have been a lot of conversations around what Gen Z really wants to see on screen,” Ghanem said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Gen Z probably has a more dynamic effect, because members of this generation are largely in the workforce now and should begin to experience early-career income gains.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

Tubi, an ad-supported streaming service, uses AI to attract Gen Z viewers, integrating its app with OpenAI’s ChatGPT for content search.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026