juice

juice · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    The liquid that comes from fruit or vegetables.

  2. 2.

    To extract juice from fruit or vegetables.

  3. 3.

    The liquid that comes from meat when it is cooked.

  4. 4.

    (Informal) Electric current or fuel; power.

  5. 5.

    (Slang) Influence or power, especially in a particular sphere.

Forms

plural: juices

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    juice up — To add energy, excitement, or power to something
  • •
    stew in one's own juice — To suffer the consequences of one's own actions
  • •
    the juice isn't worth the squeeze — The effort required isn't justified by the potential reward

Related words

See also: beverage, juicy, liquid
Synonyms: extract, liquid, nectar, sap

Etymology

From Old French jus ("juice, sap"), from Latin jus ("broth, sauce, juice").