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zebra Synonyms

Another word for zebra

Choosing another word for zebra depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A pedestrian crosswalk marked with broad alternating black and white stripes painted on the road surface.

Usage Example

"Approaching vehicles are required by law to stop and give way to pedestrians waiting at the zebra crossing."

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zebra crossing
Strong
crosswalk
pedestrian crossing

• noun (Context 2)

A sports official or referee, especially in American football, basketball, or ice hockey, named for their black-and-white vertically striped uniform.

Usage Example

"The home crowd booed mercilessly when the referee threw a flag for pass interference late in the fourth quarter."

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referee
ref
Strong
official
umpire

• Nearby Words

zealotry
zealous
zealously
zebra
zebra cichlid
zebra danio
zebra snake

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Zebra. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/zebra
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