zee
Zee (noun) means the American English name for the letter Z. Example: “In the US, kids learn "zee" instead of "zed" at the end of the alphabet song.”
How to use zee
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe American name for the letter Z — the British equivalent is "zed."
American English: "zee." British and most Commonwealth English: "zed."
Word forms
zeed past tense, zees plural, Zees plural, zees singular
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In the US, kids learn "_____" instead of "zed" at the end of the alphabet song.
Etymology
Likely formed by analogy with other letter names like "bee" and "dee"; standardized in the US after Noah Webster's dictionary in 1828.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for zee
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What does “zee” mean?
The word “zee” means the American English name for the letter Z. In plain terms, the American name for the letter Z — the British equivalent is "zed.".
How do you pronounce “zee”?
“Zee” is pronounced zee (/ziː/ in IPA).
How do you use “zee” in a sentence?
Here is “zee” used in a sentence: “In the US, kids learn "zee" instead of "zed" at the end of the alphabet song.”
What is another word for “zee”?
Words with a similar meaning to “zee” include zed, izzard and uzzard.
What part of speech is “zee”?
“Zee” is a noun.
Where does the word “zee” come from?
The word “zee” dates back to around 1828. Likely formed by analogy with other letter names like "bee" and "dee"; standardized in the US after Noah Webster's dictionary in 1828.
Is “zee” a common word?
“Zee” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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