zester

noun

zest·​er ˈze-stər 

: a small utensil for peeling zest (as of a lemon)

Examples of zester in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Yet a soft travel case with an X-Ray print of toiletries; a yo-yo bordered with the alphabet from Japanese games company Freshthings; and a monogrammed metal zester add variety to the mix. — Amy Verner, Vogue, 28 Sep. 2026

This beloved Microplane zester is made from stainless steel and designed with a unique tooth set that grates hard spices, citrus, cheeses, and more as smooth as butter. — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2026

Hale says fresh citrus oils transform cocktails entirely, and a good zester gives you clean, aromatic strips that make every drink feel intentional. — Jill Barth, Forbes.com, 15 Jan. 2026

Zest the lemon with a Microplane grater or zester (no white pith). — Domenica Marchetti, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1963, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for zester

• ester
• esther
• fester
• jester
• nester
• nestor
• pester
• prester
• quaestor
• tester
• wester
• yester