Generation Z
Americannoun
Usage
What does Generation Z mean? Generation Z is the name for the generation of children after the millennials, born in the late 1990s and early 2000s.
Etymology
Origin of Generation Z
First recorded in 1990–95; patterned on Generation X ( def. ), Generation Y ( def. )
Example Sentences
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Bardo credited this to Generation Z hitting adulthood.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 6, 2026
The share of respondents with a trust was actually highest for Generation Z, at 33%, while it was only 13% among baby boomers.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 6, 2026
Organizers and instructors in major U.S. cities say they’re seeing increased interest post-pandemic among Generation Z and millennials, who crave in-person, screen-free experiences.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 15, 2026
More than half of Generation Z said in a 2025 survey that they spend no money on dating in a given month, in part because they are prioritizing their financial security.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 3, 2026
Though Generation Z shows some signs of reversing that trend, an estimated 15,000 churches permanently shut their doors in 2025.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 14, 2026
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