zest

3 definitions • 5 examples

enthusiasm, eagerness, energy, and interest:

It's wonderful to see the children's zest for life.

He approached every task with a boundless zest.

The recording captures the zest of this live concert performance.

the skin of an orange, lemon, or lime, used to add flavour to food:

grated lemon zest

enthusiasm and energy:

She’s over 80, but she still has an amazing zest for life.