zillennial

American  

[zi-len-ee-uhl] / zɪˈlɛn i əl /

Or Zillennial

noun

1. a person born between the early 1990s and late 1990s, especially in the United States; a member of the microgeneration between Millennials and Generation Z.

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adjective

1. of or relating to the generation born between the early 1990s and late 1990s, especially in the United States, seen as a microgeneration between Millennials and Generation Z.

Etymology

Origin of zillennial

First recorded in 2015–20; (Gen) Z ( def. ) + (M)illennial ( def. )

Example Sentences

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zillennial

As the paths to prosperity change, Nicole Ingham, the zillennial financial coach, said, “all Americans should have the right to be educated on how to benefit from the growth of the U.S. economy.”

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 8, 2026

Olsen: I’ve heard you describe yourself as a zillennial cusp.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 18, 2026

As a millennial and zillennial, I’ve done my share of weird self-diagnosing.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 27, 2026

Old-school funk played in the background as zillennial eaters chatted away around us.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 24, 2023

Nadira Goffe has a beginner’s guide to the zillennial comedian whose tour tickets are impossible to get, and whether he is, in fact, “ProbleMATTic.”

From Slate ● Jun. 7, 2023