juice

Juice is defined as liquid from a fruit, vegetable or cooked meat, or fluids secreted by the body, gas, electrical energy, or creativity.

(noun)

A drink made from squeezing the liquid from an orange is an example of orange juice.
The liquid that comes out when you squeeze a cooked steak is an example of juice.
When the stomach secretes chemicals for digestion, these are an example of juice.
When an electric car runs out of batteries, this is an example of when it runs out of juice.
When an author is inspired to write, this is an example of creative juice.

The definition of juice is to get the liquid out of something, or to make something more lively.

(verb)

When you squeeze an orange to get the liquid out, this is an example of when you juice the orange.
When you liven up a party by playing music, this is an example of when you juice up the party.

See juice in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

1. the liquid part of a plant, fruit, or vegetable
2. the liquid part of a fruit or vegetable, used as a beverage: tomato juice
a liquid in or from animal tissue: gastric juice, meat juices
the essence of anything
Informal energy; vitality
☆ Slang
1. electricity
2. gasoline, oil, or any liquid fuel
☆ Slang alcoholic liquor: often with the
☆ Slang exorbitant interest charged on a loan
Slang power or influence

Origin: ME juis < OFr jus < L, broth, juice < IE *yūs- < base *yeu-, to mix > Gr zyme, leaven

transitive verb juiced, juicing

☆ to extract juice from

intransitive verb

Slang to drink alcoholic beverages, esp. to excess

Related Forms:

See juice in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

a. A fluid naturally contained in plant or animal tissue: fruit juice; meat braised in its own juices.
b. A bodily secretion: digestive juices.
c. The liquid contained in something that is chiefly solid.
A substance or quality that imparts identity and vitality; essence.
Slang Vigorous life; vitality.
Slang Political power or influence; clout.
Slang
a. Electric current.
b. Fuel for an engine.
Slang Funds; money.
Slang Alcoholic drink; liquor.
Slang Racy or scandalous gossip.