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• plural of Z.

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

Gasoline this year has taken up around 7% of Gen Z’s total card spending per household, according to BofA data, compared with around 4% for Boomers.

From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026

Gen Z’s obsession with cucumbers was fueled by Logan Moffitt, 25, a content creator in Ottawa.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

Gen Z’s favorite slow fashion brand, Damson Madder, is releasing its summer season “see-now-buy-now collection” that’s part-beach, part-city.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Gen Z’s enthusiasm for malls is a bright spot for the struggling industry.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 8, 2026

One thing I’ve learned about Rondell is he can catch Z’s pretty much anywhere, anytime.

From "We Were Here" by Matt De La Peña