Orange Zest (Noun)
Meaning
Tiny bits of orange peel.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- The recipe called for a teaspoon of orange zest to be grated over the top of the muffins before baking.
- She carefully zested the orange peel, making sure to only get the outer layer and not the white pith underneath.
- The bright, citrusy flavor of the orange zest added a nice depth to the homemade marmalade.
- To make the salad dressing, combine the juice of one orange with a tablespoon of olive oil and a sprinkle of orange zest.
- The cake was infused with the warm, sunny flavor of orange zest, which complemented the rich chocolate perfectly.