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Definition of xyz

xyz

/ˌɛks.waɪˈziː/
x · y · z
Plural:xyzs
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• noun

1

A placeholder term used to represent an unspecified, hypothetical, or unknown person, entity, or set of items, derived from the final three letters of the English alphabet.

Example

"If company XYZ decides to merge with its main competitor, the market dynamics will shift dramatically."

2

The three spatial axes (x-axis, y-axis, and z-axis) representing width, height, and depth in a three-dimensional Cartesian coordinate system.

Example

"The 3D printer calibrates its nozzle movement along the xyz coordinates before starting a new model."

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• interjection

1

An informal initialism for 'examine your zipper,' used as a discreet warning to someone that their trouser fly is open.

Example

"Before he stepped onto the stage, his colleague whispered 'XYZ' so he could quickly fix his trousers."

• Rhymes for xyz

• Nearby Words

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Xyz. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/xyz
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