Zest of course, refers to tiny pieces of citrus rind that are used to brighten, or enhance, the flavor of food and beverages.

Creamy, rich, and topped with a bit of candied lime zest, they make a refreshing summer dessert.

Definition of zest noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

Zest is a feeling of pleasure and enthusiasm. He retired from professional chess because he had lost the zest for winning.

There are five meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun zest, one of which is labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

zest (zɛst) n. 1. keen relish; hearty enjoyment; gusto. 2. an agreeable or piquant flavor imparted to something. 3. anything added to impart flavor or relish.

ZEST definition: keen relish; hearty enjoyment; gusto. See examples of zest used in a sentence.