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   Zest

   /zest/

   

   noun

   • 1. great enthusiasm and energy: "they campaigned with zest and intelligence" Similar enthusiasmgustorelishzestfulnessappetiteeagernesskeennessavidityzealfervorardorpassionloveenjoymentjoydelightexcitementvervevigorlivelinesssparklefizzeffervescencefireanimationvitalitydynamismenergybuoyancybriobouncepepspiritspiritednessexuberancehigh spiritshigh-spiritednessinformal:zingzipoomphvimpizzazzget-up-and-goOpposite apathyindifferencedistaste
   • ▪ a quality of excitement and piquancy: "I used to try to beat past records to add zest to my monotonous job" Similar piquancytangsharpnesstartnessflavorflavoringsavortastetastinesspungencyspicespicinessrelishbiteinterestan edgeeffectpotencyinformal:kickpunchzingoomphOpposite blandness
   • 2. the outer colored part of the peel of citrus fruit, used as flavoring: "add 3 tablespoons of lemon zest" Similar rindpeelskincoveringouter layertechnical:epicarppericarpexocarp

   verb

   • 1. scrape off the outer colored part of the peel of (a piece of citrus fruit) for use as flavoring: "zest the orange and lemon, taking care to discard all of the white pith"

   Word Origin late 17th century (in sense zest (sense 2 of the noun)): from French zeste ‘orange or lemon peel’, from obsolete zec ‘membrane around walnut kernel’, ‘object of no importance’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. zesty adjective

   Scrabble Points: 13

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2. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryZEST definition in American English | Collins English Dictionary

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   5 days ago · invigorating or keen excitement or enjoyment. a zest for living. 2. added interest, flavour, or charm; piquancy. her presence gave zest to the occasion. 3. something added to give flavour or relish. 4. the peel or skin of an orange or lemon, used as flavouring in drinks, etc.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryzest | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   zest meaning: 1. excitement and enthusiasm: 2. the outer skin of a lemon or orange used to give flavour to food. Learn more.

4. www.oed.com › dictionary › zest_n1zest, n.¹ meanings, etymology and more | Oxford English ...

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   zest noun 1. Meaning & use. 1. The outer coloured part of the peel of a citrus fruit, esp… 2. Something which adds flavour or piquancy to a meal, esp. as… 3. figurative. Something which imparts excitement, energy, or… Expand. 4. figurative. Show all quotations. 1. 1674–.

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   1. : a piece of the peel of a citrus fruit (such as an orange or lemon) used as flavoring. 2. : an enjoyably exciting quality : piquancy. adds zest to the performance. 3. : keen enjoyment : relish, gusto. has a zest for living. zestful. ˈzest-fəl. adjective. zestfully. ˈzest-fə-lē. adverb. zestfulness noun. zestless. ˈzest-ləs. adjective.

6. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › zestzest | meaning of zest in Longman Dictionary of Contemporary ...

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   zest meaning, definition, what is zest: eager interest and enjoyment: Learn more.

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   Definition of zest in English: zest. Pronunciation: /zɛst/ noun. [mass noun] 1 great enthusiasm and energy: they campaigned with zest and intelligence [in singular] : she had a great zest for life. More example sentences Synonyms. 1.1 a quality of excitement and piquancy: I used to try to beat past records to add zest to my monotonous job.

8. www.betterwordsonline.com › dictionary › zestZest - Definition, Meaning, Synonyms, Etymology

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   Dictionary definition of zest. A quality or characteristic that embodies enthusiasm, energy, and excitement. "His zest for adventure led him to explore uncharted territories and conquer new challenges." Detailed meaning of zest. It represents a vibrant and lively approach to life or a particular activity.