35 Physical Objects And Things That Start with Letter Z

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Big list of things that start with letter Z

A group of my friends started doing something we are calling Toddler Time and each week we choose a letter to focus on. I realized that finding objects that start with the letter of the week can be a challenge and I thought it might be helpful to have a long list of “Z” letter objects them on hand. If I’ve missed something drop me a note in the comments, I would be thrilled to add even more letter “Z” objects.

Zafu: A round cushion used for Zen meditation.
Zamboni: A machine used to clean and smooth the surface of an ice rink.
Zampone: An Italian dish made from a stuffed pig’s trotter.
Zander fish: A species of fish, similar to pike, commonly found in Europe.
Zapper: A device, typically a remote control, used to switch the functions of an electronic device.
Zebra: A wild horse native to Africa, notable for its black and white stripes.
Zebrafish: A small tropical freshwater fish known for its use in genetic research.
Zebu: A species of domestic cattle originating in South Asia.
Zen garden: A minimalist Japanese garden designed to encourage reflection and meditation.
Zephyr: A soft, gentle breeze.
Zeppelin: A type of rigid airship named after the German Count Ferdinand von Zeppelin.
Zero: A number representing no quantity or null value.
Zest: The outer, colored part of the peel of a citrus fruit, or the enthusiasm and energy one puts into an endeavor.
Zeus: The king of the gods in ancient Greek religion and mythology.
Zig Zag: A pattern or path that moves repeatedly between two directions or positions.
Zinc: A chemical element with symbol Zn, used predominantly as a corrosion-resistant material.
Zinnia: A genus of plants of the sunflower tribe within the daisy family.
Zip Code: A system of postal codes used by the United States Postal Service.
Zipline: An overhead cable or rope stretched between two points, along which a person or cargo can slide for transportation.
Zipper: A device consisting of two flexible strips of fabric with interlocking metal or plastic teeth and a sliding mechanism, used to fasten clothing or bags.
Zircon: A mineral stone, often used as a diamond simulant in jewelry.
Zither: A stringed musical instrument utilized mainly in Eastern Europe and East Asia.
Zitherist: An individual who specializes in playing the zither.
Zodiac sign reader: A person who interprets and predicts events based on the positions of celestial bodies in the zodiac signs.
Zombie: A fictional undead being, typically portrayed as a reanimated corpse or a mind-controlled human.
Zonkey: A hybrid animal that results from crossbreeding a zebra and a donkey.
Zoo: A facility housing and displaying various species of live animals for education and conservation purposes.
Zookeeper: A person who maintains the welfare of animals in a zoo by feeding and monitoring their health.
Zoologist: A scientist who studies the behavior, structure, physiology, classification, and distribution of animals.
Zoot Suit: A men’s suit with high-waisted, wide-legged, tight-cuffed trousers and a long coat with padded shoulders, popular in the 1940s.
Zorbing: The recreational activity of rolling downhill in a transparent, plastic ball or orb.
Zorilla: A striped, polecat-like mammal native to Africa.
Zucchini: A smooth, thin-skinned summer squash of Italian origin.
Zucchini Bread: A sweet bread made from shredded zucchini, flour, and other ingredients.
Zumba: A dance fitness program combining Latin and world rhythms with cardiovascular exercise.