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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

It’s like a mini sensory deprivation pod, perfect for catching some z’s mid-flight.

From Salon • Dec. 16, 2024

Horses have specialized anatomical features that enable them to stay on their hooves while catching some z's.

From Scientific American • Jun. 12, 2023

Further research will be required to demonstrate that other kinds of sharks catch underwater z’s like the draughtsboard shark.

From New York Times • Mar. 9, 2022

Next to my bed, I played an eight-hour recording of someone snoring like a runaway freight train, while I wore the Sleepbuds to see whether I could still catch some z’s.

From Washington Post • Jul. 26, 2018

You know, check the place out—make sure ain't no badges copping some z's in the back.

From "Monster" by Walter Dean Myers