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zest Definition

zest (zest)

noun

  1. a usually thin piece of orange peel or lemon peel used as flavoring
  2. something that gives flavor, relish, or piquancy
  3. stimulating or exciting quality
  4. keen enjoyment; gusto: often with for a zest for life

Etymology: Fr zeste, partition membrane in a nut, hence piece of orange or orange peel used to give piquancy

zest Related Forms

zest′·ful adjective zest′·fully adverb zest′·ful·ness noun zest′y adjective

zest Synonyms

zest

n.

  1. Relish

    gusto, enjoyment, pleasure, delight, good appetite, enthusiasm, cheer, delectation, satisfaction; see also happiness 1.

    Antonyms objection*, distaste*, disgust. *

  2. Savor

    taste, tang, piquancy, spice, bite, nip, pungency, punch*, snap*, ginger*, kick*, guts*, body*, zing*; see also flavor 1, savor.

zest Usage Examples

Object

lemon: Finely chop or grate the garlic and zest the lemon.

Converse of object

  • grate: Add the grated zest from 11/2 of the oranges.
  • add: Add some zest to your six to eight glasses a day with a twist of lemon or lime.
  • bring: Whichever you end up making, I hope it brings some zest to your Yuletide feast.
  • give: Somehow mother gives the zest to the home; she is the center of its joy.

Adjective modifier

  • lemon: Use chopped fresh herbs or lemon zest rather than butter to add flavor.
  • orange: Transfer to a large bowl and add chicken, carrot, orange zest, parsley, dried fruit, salt, pepper and egg.
  • lime: Meanwhile, place the butter, chili, lime juice and lime zest in a small saucepan.
  • youthful: With the backing of a seasoned US band, Joss Stone ( real name Joscelyn Stoker ) tackles songs with youthful zest.
  • renewed: CASE STUDY Serious heart problems brought on by the onset of diabetes sparked a renewed zest for life in 58-year-old electrical engineer Derek Barker.
  • added: The wispy rose wine may even contain a dash of pepper for an added zest.

Noun used with modifier

  • orange: Pour the sherry, brandy and orange zest and juice over and leave to soak for 30 minutes.
  • lemon: Stir in the grated lemon zest, sugar, almonds and vanilla essence.

Preposition: of

  • lemon: Squeeze lemons and pour into the heated mixture together with zest of the lemon.
  • orange: When happy serve over the lamb then garnish with the zest of an orange and some finely shredded mint.
  • lime: Finely grate the zest of a lime and add to the nectarines.

Preposition: from

  • lemon: Method: To prepare the lamb, finely grate the zest from the lemon before cutting the fruit in two.
  • orange: Remove the zest from the orange with a vegetable peeler and place in a pan of cold water.

Preposition: for

  • life: Chris's zest for life will be missed by us all.
  • living: It's due to a pure, honest zest for living!