Zest
noun
A the small pieces of the outer skin of a citrus fruit that is often used in cooking.
Add some lemon zest to give the cake a tangy flavor.
Often appears as...
- lemon zest
- orange zest
noun
An enjoyment or excitement about life.
His zest for life is truly inspiring.
Often appears as...
- zest for life
- fill with zest
verb
To remove small pieces from the skin of a citrus fruit.
She zested the orange before adding it to the salad.
Often appears as...
- zest a lemon
- zest an orange
noun
A the small pieces of the outer skin of a citrus fruit that is often used in cooking.
Add some lemon zest to give the cake a tangy flavor.
Often appears as...
- lemon zest
- orange zest
noun
An enjoyment or excitement about life.
His zest for life is truly inspiring.
Often appears as...
- zest for life
- fill with zest
verb
To remove small pieces from the skin of a citrus fruit.
She zested the orange before adding it to the salad.
Often appears as...
- zest a lemon
- zest an orange
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Culinary Use
Refers specifically to citrus fruit skin used as a flavor enhancer in recipes.
Mom included orange zest in the marinade for a citrusy kick.
Pro Tip 2/3Aromatic Ingredient
The fragrant aroma of zest can be a key aroma in dishes.
The aroma of lemon zest filled the kitchen.
Pro Tip 3/3Fine Chopping
Zest is often finely grated or chopped for a more delicate texture and even distribution in recipes.
Remember to finely zest the lime for the dressing.
Pro Tip 1/3Culinary Use
Refers specifically to citrus fruit skin used as a flavor enhancer in recipes.
Mom included orange zest in the marinade for a citrusy kick.
Pro Tip 2/3Aromatic Ingredient
The fragrant aroma of zest can be a key aroma in dishes.
The aroma of lemon zest filled the kitchen.
Pro Tip 3/3Fine Chopping
Zest is often finely grated or chopped for a more delicate texture and even distribution in recipes.
Remember to finely zest the lime for the dressing.
Pro Tip 1/3Culinary Use
Refers specifically to citrus fruit skin used as a flavor enhancer in recipes.
Mom included orange zest in the marinade for a citrusy kick.
Pro Tip 2/3Aromatic Ingredient
The fragrant aroma of zest can be a key aroma in dishes.
The aroma of lemon zest filled the kitchen.
Pro Tip 3/3Fine Chopping
Zest is often finely grated or chopped for a more delicate texture and even distribution in recipes.
Remember to finely zest the lime for the dressing.
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Quote examples
Alan King
American Comedian
I can't stay friends with anyone who doesn't have a passion for something; and, generally speaking, artistic people, creative people carry it right into the kitchen, too. They have a zest for life; the excitement of living. All of the great eaters I've known are also men of great wit.
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Sameera Reddy
My mother does not give up and she never has on anything. I love her zest for life. She has never ever let me accept defeat when it comes to goals that I've had or even if it is just making sure that I never lose my zest for life.
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Kate Garraway
English Journalist
I look at my gorgeous girl and boy, with their incredible zest for life, and I count my undoubted blessings. But there's no question about it: I wish I'd started my family sooner. Much much sooner.
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Paul Young
English Singer
The great thing about people in the '80s is there was a great zest for life. It was a really exciting era and the people who were around then are growing up very slowly. They almost don't want to!
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Lucy Larcom
American Poet
A friend is a beloved mystery; dearest always because he is not ourself, and has something in him which it is impossible for us to fathom. If it were not so, friendship would lose its chief zest.
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Michael Waltrip
American Driver
There's been bumps in the road and serious challenges along the way, but my love for NASCAR and my zest for life is what's most important to me.
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Antoine de Saint-Exupery
French Writer
It is in the compelling zest of high adventure and of victory, and in creative action, that man finds his supreme joys.
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Norman Vincent Peale
American Clergyman
If you have zest and enthusiasm you attract zest and enthusiasm. Life does give back in kind.
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Karen Salmansohn
American Author
Personally, I believe people who have a lots of memories are people who are living with zest.
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Krysten Ritter
American Actress
I am sarcastic and dry, but I also have a pretty huge zest for life.
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Alan King
American Comedian
I can't stay friends with anyone who doesn't have a passion for something; and, generally speaking, artistic people, creative people carry it right into the kitchen, too. They have a zest for life; the excitement of living. All of the great eaters I've known are also men of great wit.
Quote examples
Sameera Reddy
My mother does not give up and she never has on anything. I love her zest for life. She has never ever let me accept defeat when it comes to goals that I've had or even if it is just making sure that I never lose my zest for life.
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Kate Garraway
English Journalist
I look at my gorgeous girl and boy, with their incredible zest for life, and I count my undoubted blessings. But there's no question about it: I wish I'd started my family sooner. Much much sooner.
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Paul Young
English Singer
The great thing about people in the '80s is there was a great zest for life. It was a really exciting era and the people who were around then are growing up very slowly. They almost don't want to!
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Lucy Larcom
American Poet
A friend is a beloved mystery; dearest always because he is not ourself, and has something in him which it is impossible for us to fathom. If it were not so, friendship would lose its chief zest.
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Michael Waltrip
American Driver
There's been bumps in the road and serious challenges along the way, but my love for NASCAR and my zest for life is what's most important to me.
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Antoine de Saint-Exupery
French Writer
It is in the compelling zest of high adventure and of victory, and in creative action, that man finds his supreme joys.
Quote examples
Norman Vincent Peale
American Clergyman
If you have zest and enthusiasm you attract zest and enthusiasm. Life does give back in kind.
Quote examples
Karen Salmansohn
American Author
Personally, I believe people who have a lots of memories are people who are living with zest.
Quote examples
Krysten Ritter
American Actress
I am sarcastic and dry, but I also have a pretty huge zest for life.
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