Generation Z

noun

: the generation of people born in the late 1990s and early 2000s

Generally, members of Generation Z are tech-savvy, pragmatic, open-minded, individualistic but also socially responsible …

—An Hodgson

For Generation Z, swiping, tapping and scrolling are about as second nature as breathing.

—Dara Treseder

compare generation x, generation y

Examples of Generation Z in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Supplement company Thorne has said Generation Z is one of its biggest customers as the population focuses not just on preventative care, but also on restorative care. —Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 6 May 2026

And, thanks to Generation Z, the beloved staple has made a comeback. —Sandra Guzman, USA Today, 4 May 2026

More than half of Generation Z and Millennials identify as political independents, while a majority of older generations side with a party. —Joey Cappelletti, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026

Members of Generation Z are increasingly searching for meaning, purpose and real-world connection, even as many step back from digital spaces. —Loureen Ayyoub, CBS News, 4 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1993, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for Generation Z

• aberrations
• acclamations
• accusations
• activations
• adaptations
• affectations
• affirmations
• aggravations
• aggregations
• agitations
• allegations
• allocations