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

These serve as top-of-funnel brand awareness channels for Generation Z and Generation Alpha. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 31 July 2026

During the monsoon season of 2026, India’s Generation Z led a massive countrywide protest. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 July 2026

The Department of Labor reports that in the third quarter of 2023, Generation Z outnumbered baby boomers in the workforce for the first time, and this younger generation of laborers has a different relationship with employment. — Amanda Turcotte, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026

Only 14% of baby boomers and 18% of the silent generation, alongside 15% of millennials and 19% of Generation Z, trust the government almost always or most of the time. — Alex Rosado, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 June 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