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zest
[ zest ]
noun
- keen relish; hearty enjoyment; gusto.
- an agreeable or piquant flavor imparted to something.
- anything added to impart flavor, enhance one's appreciation, etc.
- piquancy; interest; charm.
Synonyms: ,
- liveliness or energy; animating spirit.
- the peel, especially the thin outer peel, of a citrus fruit used for flavoring:
lemon zest.
verb (used with object)
- to give zest, relish, or piquancy to.
zest
/ ɛ /
noun
- invigorating or keen excitement or enjoyment
a zest for living
- added interest, flavour, or charm; piquancy
her presence gave zest to the occasion
- something added to give flavour or relish
- the peel or skin of an orange or lemon, used as flavouring in drinks, etc
verb
- tr to give flavour, interest, or piquancy to
Derived Forms
- ˈٴڳܱ, adverb
- ˈٲ, adjective
- ˈٴڳܱ, adjective
- ˈٱ, adjective
- ˈٴڳܱness, noun
Other 51Թs From
- l adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of zest1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of zest1
Example Sentences
The lemon zest was another lesson in escalation.
"The so-called 'International Criminal Court' lost its moral authority after trampling the fundamental principles of international law in its zest for harming Israel's right to self-defence," Sa'ar added.
Dorian’s board, for example, calls for flakey salt, citrus zest, fresh herbs, sliced red onions, edible flowers and a generous drizzle of honey.
In terms of other textural bites, fresh herbs added at the end, dried or dehydrated fruits or citrus zest also work.
The dressing — if you can even call it that — is a luxurious mix of Kewpie mayo, white vinegar, lemon zest, olive oil and more dill.
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