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

“A lot of footwear brands that we see today, they kind of live and die by Gen Z’s favor,” she said.

From MarketWatch

In January, he published a profile of a 23-year-old electrician who skipped college to be a part of “Gen Z’s blue-collar revolution.”

From The Wall Street Journal

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

From The Wall Street Journal

TikTok influencers inspire Gen Z’s in-store purchases.

From The Wall Street Journal

Gen Z’s enthusiasm for in-person shopping is lifting some retailers’ sales and store counts.

From The Wall Street Journal