Word library

Words starting with Z

4 words from the news, each with a definition, etymology, and the story behind it.

zeal

Great energy, enthusiasm, or fervor in the pursuit of an objective or cause.

zeitgeist

The defining spirit, mood, or trend of a particular period in history.

zine

A small-circulation, self-published booklet that combines text and images, often used to…

zoning

The system of land-use regulation by a local government that dictates what types of…