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Zest: meaning, pronunciation and examples
Zest noun. The thin, coloured outer skin of a citrus fruit, grated for flavour.
How to say it
ZEST/ˈzɛst/
1 syllable.
Meanings
- The thin, coloured outer skin of a citrus fruit, grated for flavour.
- Great enthusiasm and energy.
Zest in a sentence
Stir the zest of one lemon into the icing.
At ninety she still tackles every crossword with real zest.
Similar and opposite
Similar:
- peel
- rind
- gusto
- relish
Opposite:
- apathy
Where zest comes from
From French zeste, the peel of an orange or lemon.
Test yourself
Which word fills the gap?
At ninety she still tackles every crossword with real _____.
- glutton
- victuals
- zest
Show the answer
zest: At ninety she still tackles every crossword with real zest.