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zests Meaning & Definition

What Does Zests Mean?

Zests is a noun that means plural of zest. As a verb, it means third-person singular simple present indicative of zest. As a verb, it means To scrape the zest from a fruit.

Zests Definition (Noun)

  1. plural of zest

Zests as a Verb

  1. third-person singular simple present indicative of zest

Noun

  1. The outer skin of a citrus fruit, used as a flavouring or garnish.

    The orange zest gives the strong flavor in this dish.

  2. General vibrance of flavour.

    I add zest to the meat by rubbing it with a spice mixture before grilling.

  3. (by extension) Enthusiasm; keen enjoyment; relish; gusto.
  4. The woody, thick skin enclosing the kernel of a walnut.

Verb

  1. To scrape the zest from a fruit.
  2. To make more zesty.

Synonyms of Zests

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Zests in a Sentence

The orange zest gives the strong flavor in this dish.

I add zest to the meat by rubbing it with a spice mixture before grilling.

Word Forms & Grammar

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