Words that Start with Z for Kids - List of Essential Vocabulary Words

The zoo has so many animals to see.

Zoey the zebra loves to zigzag around the zoo.

Zeke the zebra ate zesty carrots for lunch.

When I count, I start with zero.

My jacket has a zipper, so I can zip it up myself.

Dad taught me to zip my coat all by myself.

My pillowcase has a zipper to keep the pillow inside.

A zigzag pattern can look like a lightning bolt.

My jacket is zippered and keeps me warm.

Did you see that superhero zap the robot in the movie?

Dad's zucchini bread smells amazing when it bakes.

The magician made a coin zap from one hand to the other.

A zippered backpack holds my toys and books when I go to school.

The zombie in the story was more silly than scary.

Zippy the squirrel zoomed up the tree to hide his nuts.

Be careful with the bug zapper; it helps keep the mosquitoes away.

At the park, I raced zippy like the wind on my scooter.

Dad uses his zapper to turn on the TV.

Zippy races are my favorite game to play with friends.

When I grow up, I want to zoom around in a race car.

My favorite place to play is in the school's quiet zone.

Miss Taylor said that a zillion is just a fun way to say a very big number.

I love to watch the bees zoom past me in the garden.

Our class has a special zone where we can read books peacefully.

My new orange juice is very zesty and tastes fresh.

There's a zing in my step when I jump on the trampoline.

This is the zillionth time I've tried to build the tallest Lego tower.

I love learning about the zodiac signs and finding out which one I am.

When I checked my pocket for money, I found zilch.

The magician's zinger surprised everyone at the party.

Our new neighbor is zaftig with the most welcoming smile.

His zany dance moves made everyone laugh at the talent show.

The lemonade had so much zest, it was the perfect refreshment.

We learned all about lions in zoology class today.

She was worried about the zit on her nose before the school picture.

I learned about zoning laws in social studies class.

The zoological park is home to many wild animals.

When you look at the sky at noon, you're not at the zenith yet.

Mom makes the best baked ziti every Sunday.

Taking zinc tablets can help boost your immune system.

A zircon is a kind of gemstone and not as expensive as a diamond.

Being zealous about cleaning up the park helps everyone enjoy it more.

In history, we learned about a zealot who was passionate about his beliefs.

Zealotry is when someone's enthusiasm becomes extreme or obsessive.

I put all my zeal into finishing the science project.

His zealousness for soccer had him practicing every day.

During the picnic, a gentle zephyr cooled us off.

She was full of zeal when she talked about her favorite book.

He demonstrated zealousness by leading the community clean-up efforts.

After the storm passed, a zephyr whispered through the trees.

Her zeal for painting won her first place in the art competition.

In a mathematics equation, zeta represents a function that has applications in number theory.

Zirconium is a strong metal commonly used in nuclear reactors.

A zygote is formed when a sperm cell fertilizes an egg cell.

Zinfandel grapes are often used to make a robust red wine.

Zirconium alloys are valued for their resistance to corrosion.

Studying the development of a zygote can teach us a lot about human biology.

Some zinfandel wines have a fruity aroma that can be very pleasant on the palate.