z's

American  

[zeez] / ziz /

Or Z's

noun

(used with a plural verb)

1. sleep (often used with grab, catch, etc.).

   to grab some z's before dinner.

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Etymology

Origin of z's

First recorded in 1960–65; from the conventional use of a series of z's to represent snoring

Example Sentences

There’s no shortage of headlines today lamenting Gen Z’s financial woes — for good reason.

From MarketWatch

Gen Z’s lack of progress on gender issues is all the more stark when you break down the differences in responses across genders.

From Slate

Geese have been described as "Gen Z's first great American rock band" - and it's not hard to see or hear why.

From BBC

The company has zeroed in on Gen Z’s desire for experiences through its roughly 40 Ralph’s Coffee shops, trucks and kiosks, which have a vintage-inspired feel.

From The Wall Street Journal

The rise of Geese reflects Gen Z’s broad interest in music from decades-past, which they have unfettered access to thanks to streaming, and a distaste for segmenting sounds into genres, industry observers say.

From The Wall Street Journal