z

I. noun (plural z's or zs) Usage: often capitalized, often attributive Date: before 12th century 1. a. the 26th and last letter of the English alphabet b. a graphic representation of this letter c. a speech counterpart of orthographic z 2. a graphic device for reproducing the letter z 3. one designated z especially as the 26th in order or class or the third in order or class when x is made the first 4. something shaped like the letter Z 5. wink 1 — usually used in plural <

catch some z's before dinner

> II. abbreviation 1. zero 2. zone