juice

juice (jo̵̅o̅s)

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

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

transitive verb juiced, juic′·ing

☆ to extract juice from

intransitive verb

Slang to drink alcoholic beverages, esp. to excess

juice′·less adjective

juice up

☆

to add power, vigor, energy, etc. or interest, excitement, etc. to

Converse of object

squeeze: Slice bananas and squeeze lemon juice over them, toss to ensure they are coated.
ferment: Perry is also produced, being fermented pear juice.
dilute: TIP Always add water to dilute juice by at least half.

Adjective modifier

lemon: Tip Add a dash of lemon juice to the cooking water to help preserve the color of the new potatoes.
orange: How do you know orange juice hasn't had sugars or water added?
lime: Thai dishes frequently use lime juice or zest to enhance the other flavors in the dish.
digestive: In the case of animals, digestive juices - especially hydrochloric acid in the stomach - deal with many bacteria on food.
gastric: Connect NG tube to the pump and collect four samples of gastric juice, each over 15 min into polystyrene cups.
fresh: Take a glass of fresh orange juice, squeezed that morning or freshly pressed apple juice.

Preposition: into

highball: Moscow Mule 5cl vodka 1cl fresh lime juice ginger beer Pour the vodka and the lime juice into a highball filled with ice.

Modifies a noun

carton: The multicolored board is made from recycled juice cartons and the green is made from recycled circuit boards.
gomme: Blue Passion 3cl white rum 3cl blue curaçao 3cl fresh lime juice dash gomme syrup Pour all ingredients into a shaker with ice.
extractor: Types of juice extractor There are different types of juice machines available, ranging from basic to expensive hi-tech power juicers.

Noun used with modifier

cranberry: There have been recent concerns about the effects of cranberry juice on the effectiveness of warfarin.
grapefruit: What is the evidence for the recent press about statins and grapefruit juice being harmful?
apple: Blend the lime first in half of the apple juice.
fruit: We don't drink fruit juice nor dairy products.
pineapple: Blend banana, coconut cream, and pineapple juice in blender until smooth.
orange: OR A glass of fresh apple or orange juice.

Preposition: of

lemon: Drink the juice of fresh lemon in a glass of warm water first thing in the morning.

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