zest
pronunciation
How to pronounce zest in British English:
UK [zest]
How to pronounce zest in American English:
US [zest]
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- Noun:
- vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment
- a tart spiciness
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- Verb:
- add herbs or spices to
Word Origin
- zest (n.)
- 1670s, from French zeste "piece of orange or lemon peel used as a flavoring," of unknown origin. Sense of "thing that adds flavor" is 1709; that of "keen enjoyment" first attested 1791.
Example
- 1. Kelly had a shameless zest for living life to the fullest .
- 2. America 's zest for spending can also be exaggerated , senior figures add .
- 3. His zest for life was gone . He obstinately refused to follow doctor 's orders .
- 4. A worried mind isn 't at peace and robs you of zest and energy which you need to keep up youthfulness .
- 5. America 's zest for spending can also be exaggerated , senior figures add . An american vote to extend unemployment benefits was described as a fiscal stimulus .