noun
Uncommon
zee
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.”
noun
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The American English name for the letter Z.
"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."
UK vs US
American English: "zee." British and most Commonwealth English: "zed."
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Word forms
- Plural
- zees
- Third person singular
- zees
- Past tense
- zeed
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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.
Class of 1828
zee joined the language around 1828.
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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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