zest

//zɛst//
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Noun

zestSingular
zestsPlural
1

Great enthusiasm and energy; a lively enjoyment of life.

She approaches every new project with zest and enthusiasm.

2

The outer colored part of the peel of citrus fruit, used as flavoring.

Add some lemon zest to the cake batter for extra flavor.

3

A quality that adds excitement or interest to something.

Her humor added zest to the conversation.

Verb

1

To scrape or grate the outer peel from citrus fruit for use as flavoring.

Zest the lemon and add it to the cake batter.

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