Gen Z
Americannoun
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of Gen Z
First recorded in 1995–2000
Example Sentences
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They’re the responsible adults now, watching Gen Z characters that wrestle with generation-specific problems in ways that look confusing from the outside.
From Salon ● Aug. 30, 2026
“Which Gen Z attitude would you choose?” the text accompanying the post asked.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 30, 2026
He says Gen Z is price-sensitive but willing to pay more if the drink feels special, larger, or functional.
From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2026
The next week I told a Gen Z co-worker about my flirtation at the hotel bar and admitted I wasn’t sure whether I was even ready to date or tell anyone my sad story.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 28, 2026
More than half of Gen Z use generative AI at least weekly, but their negative emotions toward it have intensified, according to an April poll from Gallup.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026
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