of meat
: served in the juice obtained from roasting

Examples of au jus in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web 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 It’s served with a bowl of hot pot au jus for dipping, like a Korean-style French dip sandwich loaded with aromatics. Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 30 Jan. 2024 See all Example Sentences for au jus 

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Word History

Etymology

French, literally, with juice

First Known Use

circa 1750, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of au jus was circa 1750

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“Au jus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/au%20jus. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.

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