zz
abbreviation
zz
1 Americanabbreviation
ZZ
2
American
abbreviation
Zz.
3
American
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zz.
abbreviation
Etymology
Origin of Zz.
From the Latin word zingiber
Example Sentences
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Some plants are slightly more challenging, including peperomias and zz plants, which are propagated by taking a leaf cutting and placing it in soil, Horst said.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 15, 2022
CHART: Name Country Gallons sold Comments Rating of origin in 1984 * San Pellegrino Italy 550,000 A real charmer with a lively, gentle fi zz.
From Time Magazine Archive
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From "The Princess Bride" by William Goldman
The rimes are aba, bcb, cdc, etc.... yzy, zz.
From The Principles of English Versification by Paull Franklin Baum
Two appear initially mm, as in mma 'horse,' and zz, as in zzuru 'to leave.'
From Diego Collado's Grammar of the Japanese Language by Richard L. Spear
In November, ZZ Top will close out the Big One tour with eight performances across Mexico and South America.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026
For the truly devoted, Sharma’s company ZZ Mango now offers a mango season pass—a weekly box delivered to your door for the duration of the season for those willing to fork out close to $1,000.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 4, 2026
As the oldest of six siblings — including brother, ZZ, who plays for UC Santa Barbara — Skyy felt a responsibility to take charge of his father’s care.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 18, 2025
Busy gardeners should look for low-maintenance plants like ZZ plants, Chinese evergreens, pothos and philodendrons, while others may choose ferns, peace lilies, baby tears and gardenias that require a bit more attention and care.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 20, 2024
I write ZZ on a line, and I take a seat in a corner in the back of the room.
From "Pride" by Ibi Zoboi
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