English words starting with Z

A statistical measurement that describes a value's relationship to the mean of a group of values, expressed in terms of standard deviations from the mean.

To make a sharp change of direction, especially in a zigzag pattern.

a large, family-controlled industrial and financial conglomerate in japan, especially before world war ii.

Of or relating to the former country of Zaire (now the Democratic Republic of the Congo) or its people.

Of or relating to Zaire (now the Democratic Republic of the Congo) or its people.

In Islam, an obligatory annual payment made under Islamic law on certain kinds of property and used for charitable and religious purposes.

Of or relating to Zambia or its people.

The quality or state of being zany; wildly foolish or eccentric behavior.

Amusingly unconventional and idiosyncratic

To destroy, hit, or kill someone or something suddenly and with force.

A traditional Spanish form of musical theater that combines spoken dialogue with songs and dances.

great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or an objective

a person who is extremely enthusiastic about something, especially a religion or political idea, and tries to make other people share their enthusiasm, often using extreme methods.

excessive and uncompromising devotion to a religious or political cause, often to the point of fanaticism.

feeling or showing strong and energetic support for a person, cause, etc.

in a way that shows great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or an objective

The quality or state of being zealous; intense enthusiasm or fervor.

a yellow carotenoid pigment found in plants, egg yolks, and the macula of the eye, important for vision.

An African wild animal of the horse family, with black and white stripes.

Having a pattern of stripes like those of a zebra.

A type of domesticated ox, originally from Asia, which has a large hump over its shoulders and is well-adapted to hot climates.

The letter Z, especially in American English.

The general set of ideas, beliefs, feelings, and typical problems of a particular period in history.

Having the calm, peaceful, and balanced qualities associated with Zen Buddhism.

The highest point reached by a celestial or other object; the point in the sky directly above an observer.

Relating to or situated at the zenith, the point in the sky directly above an observer.

any of a large group of minerals consisting of hydrated aluminosilicates of sodium, potassium, calcium, and barium, which can lose and regain water reversibly and are used as ion exchangers and molecular sieves.

A soft, gentle breeze

A large, rigid airship consisting of a long, cylindrical, covered framework containing compartments filled with gas, with external engines and control cars.

The number 0; the figure 0

(of a budget or method) starting from a point of zero, requiring every item of expenditure to be justified anew, rather than being based on the previous period's figures.

(of a bond or other financial security) paying no interest during its life and issued at a discount to its face value, which is paid at maturity.

The temperature at which water freezes, 0° on the Celsius scale.

Describing a vehicle, process, or technology that produces no harmful gases or pollutants during operation.

Relating to or denoting a building or system that uses no more energy over a period than it generates, especially from renewable sources.

A condition or environment in which there is very little or no apparent gravitational force, as experienced in free-fall or orbit; weightlessness.

Of, relating to, or simulating a state of weightlessness or zero gravity.

Of, relating to, or simulating a state of very weak gravity, such as that experienced in free fall or orbit far from celestial bodies.

Describing a system, process, or reaction whose rate is independent of the concentration of the reactant(s).

The point on a scale, especially of temperature, that is assigned the value zero.

(of a game or situation) in which a gain for one side or participant must be matched by a loss for the other, so the net change is zero.

describing a policy or approach that punishes even minor offences or breaches of rules very severely

Describing a type of lawn mower or other vehicle capable of turning within its own length, with a turning radius of effectively zero.

a feeling of enjoyment and enthusiasm

A kitchen utensil with a row of small sharp-edged holes, used for removing the outer, colored part of the peel from citrus fruit.

Full of energy, enthusiasm, and enjoyment.

Having a strong, pleasant, and somewhat spicy flavor or smell.

A drug used in the treatment of HIV infection, acting by inhibiting the action of reverse transcriptase.

A sharp change of direction in a zigzag pattern.

Having a series of short, sharp turns or angles in alternating directions.

Having or moving in a sharp, alternating left and right course

A rectangular stepped tower, sometimes surmounted by a temple, built in ancient Mesopotamia.

A line or course that has a series of short, sharp turns or angles in alternating directions.

nothing at all; zero.

An extremely large, indefinite number

an extremely rich person, often humorously implying wealth beyond the scale of millionaire or billionaire.

From or relating to Zimbabwe, a country in southern Africa.

a bluish-white metallic element that is used in making alloys and for covering iron and steel to protect against rust

A small-circulation, non-commercial magazine or newsletter, often produced by an individual or a small group and focused on a specialized subject.

A type of black grape used to make red wine.

A quality of excitement, liveliness, or appeal

A quick, witty, or pointed remark or retort.

Full of zest, energy, or liveliness; exciting and appealing.

a garden plant of the daisy family, which has brightly coloured rounded flowers.

A supporter of Zionism; a person who believes in the development and protection of a Jewish nation in what is now Israel.

A fastening device consisting of two flexible strips of metal or plastic with interlocking projections closed or opened by pulling a slide along them.

A type of seal on a plastic bag, formed by two interlocking ridges that can be opened and closed by pulling a slider along them.

Having a top or lid that is closed or sealed with a zipper.

Fastened or closed with a zip fastener.

A device consisting of two flexible strips of metal or plastic with interlocking projections closed or opened by pulling a slide along them, used for fastening garments, bags, etc.

A type of lock, often for luggage or bags, that uses a zipper mechanism to secure the opening.

Fastened or fitted with a zipper.

Full of energy; lively and fast.

a mineral, zirconium silicate, occurring as prismatic crystals of various colours, used as a gemstone and as a source of zirconium.

a hard crystalline compound of zirconium and oxygen, used in ceramics and as a diamond substitute.

a hard, silver-gray metallic element used especially in nuclear reactors and in alloys for its resistance to corrosion.

A small, red, swollen spot on the skin, especially on the face; a pimple.

a musical instrument with strings stretched over a flat wooden box, played with the fingers or a plectrum.

A type of pasta in the form of long, hollow tubes, larger than macaroni.

(usually the zodiac) a band of the sky divided into twelve equal parts, each named after a constellation, used in astrology

Relating to or situated in the zodiac.

an optical toy in the form of a cylinder with a series of pictures on the inner surface that, when viewed through slits with the cylinder rotating, give an impression of continuous motion.

a dead body that has been brought back to life by a supernatural force, especially in some african and caribbean religions and in horror stories.

Resembling or characteristic of a zombie, especially in being lifeless, apathetic, or moving in a slow, mechanical way.

relating to or arranged in zones

An area that is different from the areas around it, often because it has a particular use or characteristic

The process of dividing a town or city into areas (zones) in which certain types of building or activity are allowed or not allowed.

To hit or strike someone or something

A place where many kinds of wild animals are kept so that people can see them.

A person who manages or looks after the animals in a zoo.

Relating to the scientific study of animals.

A scientist who studies animals and their behavior, classification, and distribution.

the scientific study of animals and their behavior, classification, and distribution.

to move or travel very quickly

having or representing animal forms or gods of animal form.

(of a disease) able to be transmitted from animals to humans.

The small animals that float or drift in great numbers in bodies of salt or fresh water, often serving as food for fish and other larger aquatic animals.

Relating to or characteristic of an ancient Iranian religion founded by the prophet Zoroaster, based on the worship of a supreme god Ahura Mazda and the cosmic struggle between good and evil.

A type of viral infection characterized by a painful skin rash with blisters, caused by the varicella-zoster virus; shingles.

a type of low-growing, creeping grass native to east asia, valued for its dense turf and tolerance of heat and drought.

a long vegetable with dark green skin and white flesh, a type of small marrow

A member of a South African people traditionally living mainly in KwaZulu-Natal province.

Using or able to use the Zulu language for communication.

a type of lively, rhythmic music originating among the creole people of southern louisiana, typically featuring the accordion and a washboard.

Relating to the zygoma, the bony arch of the cheek formed by connections of the temporal and zygomatic bones.

a cell formed by the union of two gametes; the fertilized egg before it begins to divide.

The final letter of the English alphabet.

A representation of the sound of snoring or deep sleep.

A representation of the sound of snoring or deep sleep.