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jus

[ʒuː, dʒʌs]

jus Definition

the natural juices that come from meat during cooking, used as a sauce or gravy.

Using jus: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "jus" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The steak was served with a side of jus.

  • Example

    The chef made a delicious jus from the roast beef drippings.

  • Example

    The lamb chops were cooked to perfection and served with a red wine jus.

jus Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for jus

Phrases with jus

  • au jus

    a French term meaning 'with juice', used to describe meat dishes served with the natural juices from the meat

    Example

    The French dip sandwich is typically served with au jus for dipping.

  • a French term meaning 'fruit juice'

    Example

    I ordered a glass of jus de fruit with my breakfast.

  • jus canonicum

    a Latin term meaning 'canonical law'

    Example

    The dispute was settled according to jus canonicum.

Origins of jus

from Old French 'jus', meaning 'juice'

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Summary: jus in Brief

'Jus' [ʒuː, dʒʌs] refers to the natural juices that come from meat during cooking, often used as a sauce or gravy. It is commonly served with meat dishes, such as the French dip sandwich, and can be made into a delicious sauce by adding seasoning or wine. The term 'au jus' is used to describe meat dishes served with the natural juices from the meat.