[
US
/ˈzɛst/
]
[ UK /zˈɛst/ ]
[ UK /zˈɛst/ ]
VERB
- add herbs or spices to
NOUN
- vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment
- a tart spicy quality
How To Use zest In A Sentence
- Fish is happy with a host of zesty whites, juicy pinks and light, tangy reds. Times, Sunday Times
- Stir in the parsley and lemon zest and juice. The Sun
- Tip the mixture into the parsley and lemon zest. Times, Sunday Times
- Lemon zest contains terpenes, fragrant ethereal oils such as limonene, nerol and terpineol. The Times Literary Supplement
- Stir in the suet, sugar, currants and lemon zest. Times, Sunday Times
- Take your Good Grips zester, and using the notch on the side, make a twist from the lemon rind.
- Zest the rind of a lemon to produce one teaspoon of zest.
- Sure, it's a monument, but it's one that vibrates with a zest for life that nothing as ancient can match.
- The zesty lime is bright and not too sweet, and its tartness is cut nicely by the rich flavor of the crust. Lime Meringue Tart | Baking Bites
- Scatter with the toasted almonds and orange zest. Times, Sunday Times