au jus

American  

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

adjective

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

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au jus British  

/ o ʒy /

adjective

1. (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

There’s banh mi next to pupusas next to Thai street noodles next to roast beef au jus sandwiches.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 14, 2023

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

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

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