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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of au jus

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

Example Sentences

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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

Hilariously for something to be eaten in the dark, it came with au jus — luckily, a challenge best met while watching a movie you are happy to ignore.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 9, 2023

Pour the juices from the bottom of the pan through a strainer, skim the fat off of the top, and use the remaining juice for your au jus.

From Fox News • Dec. 15, 2021

Stein recommends the steak sandwich served au jus.

From Washington Post • Nov. 9, 2021

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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