5 letter words with Z in the middle

Parts of Speech

Dozed is a verb.

Definitions

To doze means to sleep lightly or to be in a drowsy state.

Pronunciations

US: /doʊzd/

UK: /dəʊzd/

Origin and Usage

The word dozed comes from the Middle English word "dosen," which means to be drowsy or to sleep lightly. Dozed is a common word used in everyday language to describe someone who is sleeping lightly or is in a drowsy state.

Synonyms

Synonyms for dozed include napped, snoozed, drowsed, slumbered, and drifted off.

Related Words

Words related to dozed include dozer, dozen, dozes, doily, and donor.

Example Sentences

• He dozed off during the movie.
• The cat dozed in the sun.
• She dozed for a few minutes on the train.

Parts of Speech

"Razed" is a verb.

Definitions

"Razed" means to completely destroy or demolish something.

Pronunciations

• US: /reɪzd/
• UK: /reɪzd/

Origin and Usage

The word "razed" comes from the Middle French word "raser" which means to scrape or shave off. It has been used in English since the 16th century. "Razed" is often used to describe the complete destruction of buildings, cities, or other structures.

Synonyms

• Demolished
• Destroyed
• Wiped out
• Flattened

Related Words

• Raise
• Rider
• Rival
• Rogue
• Rumba

Example Sentences

• The old building was razed to make way for a new shopping mall.
• The entire town was razed by the invading army.
• The hurricane razed the coastal city, leaving behind only rubble.

huzza

Part of Speech: interjection, noun, verb

Definition:

• Interjection: used to express joy or approval; hurrah.
• Noun: a cheer or shout of huzza.
• Verb: to cheer or shout huzza.

Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈhʌzə/
• UK: /ˈhʌzə/

Origin and Usage:

The word huzza originated in the 17th century, possibly from the Old French word huer meaning to shout. It was commonly used as an interjection to express joy or approval in the 18th and 19th centuries. Today, it is considered an old-fashioned word and is rarely used in modern English.

Synonyms:

• cheer
• hurrah
• yay

Related Words:

• hazel
• hazer
• hazed
• hazes
• hying

Example Sentences:

• Interjection: Huzza! They won the game!
• Noun: The crowd let out a loud huzza as the parade passed by.
• Verb: The fans huzzaed as the team scored the winning goal.

Here is the dictionary-style definition of the word "fuzzy": fuzzy

Parts of Speech: adjective

Definition: having a fluffy or frizzy texture or appearance; unclear or indistinct

Pronunciations: US: /ˈfʌzi/; UK: /ˈfʌzi/

Origin and Usage: The word "fuzzy" originated in the early 18th century from the noun "fuzz", which meant "a mass of soft, fluffy material." It is commonly used to describe things that have a soft, fluffy texture or appearance, such as a fuzzy sweater or a fuzzy caterpillar. It can also be used to describe something that is unclear or indistinct, such as a fuzzy memory or a fuzzy image.

Synonyms: fluffy, frizzy, unclear, indistinct

Related Words: fluff, frizz, hazy, muzzy

Example Sentences:

• She wore a fuzzy sweater that was soft to the touch.
• The caterpillar was covered in fuzzy hair.
• His memory of the event was fuzzy, and he couldn remember all the details.
• The picture was fuzzy and hard to make out.

zazen

Parts of Speech: Noun

Definition: Zazen is a form of meditation practiced in Zen Buddhism. It involves sitting in a specific posture and focusing on the breath to quiet the mind and achieve a state of deep concentration.

Pronunciations: US: /zɑːzɛn/, UK: /zæzɛn/

Origin and Usage: The word "zazen" comes from the Japanese words "za" (sitting) and "zen" (meditation). It is a central practice in Zen Buddhism and is believed to have originated in China during the Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD). Zazen is often practiced in groups in Zen temples, but can also be done individually at home.

Synonyms: Zen meditation, seated meditation, mindfulness meditation

Related Words: lotus, omaha, yoga, mantra, tibet

Example Sentences:

• She begins each day with a half-hour of zazen.
• Zazen is a way to cultivate mindfulness and inner peace.
• The teacher instructed the students to assume the correct zazen posture.
• He found that regular zazen practice helped him manage his anxiety.
• Zazen is one of the key practices of Zen Buddhism.