Words Starting with Zi: Complete List & Meanings

Discover a comprehensive list of words that start with “zi” to enhance your vocabulary and assist with your word games and writing.

  1. Zigzag- A line or course having sharp turns in alternating directions.
  2. Zion- A hill in Jerusalem, often used as a symbol for the Jewish homeland or heaven.
  3. Zinc- A metallic element used to galvanize iron and as an alloy.
  4. Zipper- A fastening device consisting of two strips of fabric with interlocking metal or plastic teeth.
  5. Zillion- An extremely large, indefinite number.
  6. Zinnia- A genus of plants that are well-known for their bright flowers.
  7. Ziggurat- A rectangular stepped tower, sometimes surrounded by a temple, used in ancient Mesopotamia.
  8. Zircon- A mineral belonging to the group of nesosilicates, often used as a gemstone.
  9. Zit- Informal term for a pimple or acne.
  10. Zirconium- A metallic element used in nuclear reactors and various alloys.
  11. Zither- A musical instrument with strings stretched across a flat body.
  12. Zine- A small-circulation, self-published work of original or appropriated texts.
  13. Zig- A sudden change in direction often used with “zag”.
  14. Zincify- To coat or impregnate with zinc.
  15. Zircaloy- An alloy of zirconium used in nuclear reactors.
  16. Zineb- A fungicide used on crops.