zee
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of zee
1665–75; by analogy with the names of other consonant letters; cf. zed
Example Sentences
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When I came out as nonbinary decades ago, I asked others to use "ze/hir" – pronounced "zee" and "here" – for me.
From Salon ● Sep. 12, 2022
“Stay close to zee candles,” she says, holding an oversized candelabra with unlit candlesticks as she climbs a shadowy staircase.
From Washington Post ● Jan. 27, 2021
French cabaret is sent up rotten – "Oh zee aunt-ee-cee-pation," trills our commère as she ushers us in.
From The Guardian ● Apr. 27, 2013
I hear more and more people pronouncing the letter Z as "zee".
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2011
“Did you children bring bags and rope to haul out zee treasure?” he asked.
From "The Smartest Kid in the Universe" by Chris Grabenstein
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