to zest
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4.6
- verb
- /zɛst/
- She likes to zest her soups with a pinch of fresh herbs before serving.
Examples
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You can zest a lemon to give your dish a fresh flavor.
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You should zest the lemons before juicing them.
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The chef decided to zest the marinade with some crushed garlic and thyme.
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To create a unique flavor, he would zest his dishes with a variety of spices.
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She zests oranges to make her cakes more flavorful.
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Before baking the cake, remember to zest the orange peel for added aroma.
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To enhance the flavor of the sauce, don't forget to zest some lime into it.
Synonyms
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1.7
To add salt, herbs, or spices to food
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1.9
To give food or drink a certain taste by adding spices
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1.0
To sprinkle a ground spice over food to add taste
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2.3
To add plant seasonings to food to give it more flavor
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2.8
To add spices or herbs to food to make it taste better
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7.0
To add a spicy root to food or to make something more lively
Antonyms
Compounds
How Flavorful
Surface Forms
Etymology
The verb zest comes from the same French zeste, the idea of adding a small, strong 'flavor' to food. So to zest a dish is to give it extra, lively taste.