zest

zest

noun

The colourful outer skin of citrus fruit, used for flavouring food.

"Grate the lemon zest into the cake mixture."

noun

Great enthusiasm, energy, and enjoyment for life or an activity.

"She approached life with incredible zest."

verb

To remove the colourful outer peel from a citrus fruit.

"Zest the lime carefully before juicing it."

Thesaurus

Synonyms: zestfulness, relish, gusto, spice, spice up, piquance, piquancy, nip, tang, piquantness, tanginess