au jus

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adjective

ō-ˈzhü(s)

-ˈjüs

ō-zhᵫ

of meat

: served in the juice obtained from roasting

—used following the noun it modifies

beef au jus

au jus

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noun

: juice obtained from roasting meat (such as beef or lamb)

… the beef was delivered perfectly rare with a side of au jus.—

Ruth Fantasia

… an Italian bread sturdy enough to withstand the entire sandwich being dunked into savory au jus.—

Amber Sampson

… pour any juices that have accumulated in the turkey back into the roasting pan, where they will become part of the gravy or the au jus.—

National Turkey Federation

called also jus

Examples of au jus in a Sentence

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Adjective

Bites of a Reuben were interrupted by a glob of fatty gristle; the au jus in the Papa Eddie, a French dip with otherwise good brisket, was unbearably salty. —

Maura Judkis, Washington Post, 31 July 2024 Most important for sandwich dippers, the au jus was filled with flavor, not salt. —

Linda Zavoral, The Mercury News, 14 June 2024 Prime Rib Heat n' Serve Family Dinner: prime rib, au jus, and horseradish, mashed potatoes with gravy, sweet yeast rolls, and choice of two country sides (serves four to six). —

Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal, 15 Mar. 2024 The 20-sandwich menu features a French Dip with au jus; Tuna Salad and Chicken Salad, both made inhouse; Garlic Turkey Pesto; Buffalo Chicken (with jalapeno coleslaw); and seasonal specials. —

Linda Zavoral, The Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for au jus

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