zest
/zɛst/
verb
- To scrape off the outer colored part of the peel of citrus fruit.
- Please zest the lemon before you squeeze it.
- You can zest a lime directly over the dish for a burst of aroma.
- She zested the orange carefully to avoid the bitter white pith.
noun
- Great enthusiasm and energy.
- The team played with zest, scoring three goals in the first half.
- She approached every project with zest and a smile.
- His zest for life made him a joy to be around.
- The outer colored part of the peel of citrus fruit, used as flavoring.
- He grated orange zest over the salad for a fresh taste.
- The recipe calls for lime zest, not the juice.
- Add a teaspoon of lemon zest to the cake batter for extra flavor.
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