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Jus - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Jus refers to a light sauce or broth made from the juices of cooked meat, often served as an accompaniment to enhance flavor. It is commonly used in French cuisine.

jus

/**American phonetic transcription:** ʒʌs/ /**British phonetic transcription:** ʒuːs/

Definition:

A liquid obtained from cooking meat or vegetables, often used as a sauce or base.

Synonyms:

broth, gravy, stock, sauce

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

solid, powder

Common Collocations:

au jus, meat jus, vegetable jus, reduced jus

Derivatives:

jus-like, jus-based

Usage Tips:

Use 'jus' to describe a thin sauce made from natural meat or vegetable juices in cooking.

Common Phrases:

au jus, en jus, red wine jus

Etymology:

Derived from Latin 'jus' meaning 'broth' or 'sauce,' entering French before English culinary use.

Examples:

  • 1. The chef drizzled the roast with a rich beef jus.
  • 2. She prefers her steak served with a red wine jus.
  • 3. The vegetarian dish came with a flavorful mushroom jus.
  • 4. He reduced the pan juices to make a thick jus.

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