zest
noun/verb
Great enthusiasm and energy; the outer colored part of citrus peel used as flavoring; keen enjoyment or interest.
Etymology
From French zeste meaning "piece of orange or lemon peel," of unknown origin, perhaps from Latin schistus (split).
Examples in Use
- 1.
"She approached every project with zest and creativity."
- 2.
"Add some lemon zest for extra flavor."
- 3.
"His zest for life was infectious."
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Fun Fact
The flavor meaning came first - lemon zest adding brightness to food. The metaphorical sense of "adding flavor to life" followed naturally, showing how culinary terms enrich our language.
Word Game Tips
Letters: 4 letters (Z, E, S, T)
Scrabble Value: 13 points
Tip: Look for common letter combinations like "ZE" at the start of words.
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