au jus

American

[oh zhoos, oh joos, oh zhy] / oʊ ˈʒus, oʊ ˈdʒus, oʊ ˈʒü /

adjective

served in the natural juices that flow from the meat as it cooks.

au jus British

/ o ʒy /

adjective

(of meat) served in its own gravy

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Etymology

Origin of au jus

1915–20; < French: literally, with the gravy. See juice

Example Sentences

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au jus

It’s exactly what it sounds like: toasted French or Italian bread soaked in the rich, savory au jus of an Italian beef sandwich.

From Salon ● Dec. 7, 2025

This recipe from OrWhateverYouDo.com also gets a nice boost from the addition of a secret flavor weapon: au jus gravy mix.

From Fox News ● Nov. 21, 2021

It came with a side of vegan au jus, but it wasn’t needed.

From Seattle Times ● May 5, 2021

The gala’s 130 guests were able to sip Laurent-Perrier during cocktail hour before sitting down for a three-course meal of arugula and radicchio salads, harissa chicken breasts with au jus and chocolate cake.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 10, 2018

We sat down frequently to coq au vin, prime ribs au jus, and cotelette Milanese with all the trimmings.

From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou

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