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Definition zest in American English

zest noun

[uncountable] noun
/zest/
1

a lot of enthusiasm or interest

Example

He never lost his zest for life.

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1.1

an exciting and lively quality

Example

The fear he had felt then now seemed to add a little zest to the story he was telling.

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2

the skin of an orange, lemon, or lime when it is used in cooking

Example

Add the finely grated zest of one lemon.

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Definition zest in American English