zest
//zɛst//
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.
Synonym
Antonym
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.