The letter Z (pronounced differently than American “zee”)
Zed
Example Sentences
"It's spelled with a zed at the end."
"A to zed."
Etymology & History
From French "zède" via Greek "zeta." Most English-speaking countries use "zed"; American "zee" is the exception, dating to the 17th century.
Word Details
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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Informal
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British Slang from A to Zed
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