plural Zulu or Zulus
1
: a member of a Bantu-speaking people of Natal
2
: the Bantu language of the Zulus
Zulu
adjective
Zulu
2 of 2communications code word
—used as a code word for the letter z
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Chelsea Brasted, Axios, 5 Mar. 2025
Two of the biggest parades — the Zulu and the Rex — started earlier than normal and on shorter routes because of the weather.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 4 Mar. 2025
To beat thunderstorms, 60 mph winds, and tornado warnings, the city's final parades were moved to earlier times and shortened, with the iconic Krewe of Zulu and Krewe of Rex leading the way without marching bands.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025
Famous parades, Zulu and Rex, both began early with no bands or truck floats, according to CBS affiliate WWLTV.
—Sam Gillette, People.com, 4 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Traffic lights along the Zulu route gave a one-two punch to some of the upper-deck riders.
—Chelsea Brasted, Axios, 5 Mar. 2025
Two of the biggest parades — the Zulu and the Rex — started earlier than normal and on shorter routes because of the weather.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 4 Mar. 2025
To beat thunderstorms, 60 mph winds, and tornado warnings, the city's final parades were moved to earlier times and shortened, with the iconic Krewe of Zulu and Krewe of Rex leading the way without marching bands.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025
Famous parades, Zulu and Rex, both began early with no bands or truck floats, according to CBS affiliate WWLTV.
—Sam Gillette, People.com, 4 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for Zulu
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“Zulu.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Zulu. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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