juice
Juice is the liquid that comes from fruits and vegetables when they are squeezed or crushed. It is a common beverage enjoyed cold and is often consumed during breakfast.
Examples
3 of 5I drink a glass of orange juice every morning with my eggs.
I drink a glass of orange juice every morning with my eggs.
The establishment offers a wide selection of organic vegetable juices.
The establishment offers a wide selection of organic vegetable juices.
Grab me some juice from the fridge, will you?
Grab me some juice from the fridge, will you?
Word Family
Memory Tip
Imagine a big 'J' shaped straw stuck into a round 'U' shaped orange to remember the word Juice.
Quick Quiz
I am very thirsty; I think I will have a glass of apple ____.
Correct!
The correct answer is: juice
Examples
I drink a glass of orange juice every morning with my eggs.
everydayI drink a glass of orange juice every morning with my eggs.
The establishment offers a wide selection of organic vegetable juices.
formalThe establishment offers a wide selection of organic vegetable juices.
Grab me some juice from the fridge, will you?
informalGrab me some juice from the fridge, will you?
The study analyzed the acidity levels in various citrus juices.
academicThe study analyzed the acidity levels in various citrus juices.
We are looking to expand our beverage line to include premium fruit juices.
businessWe are looking to expand our beverage line to include premium fruit juices.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
get the creative juices flowing
to start thinking creatively
juice up
to make something more exciting or powerful
run out of juice
to lose power or battery energy
Often Confused With
Sauce is a thick liquid served with food, while juice is a thin liquid extracted from fruit for drinking.
A smoothie is thick and contains blended fruit pulp, whereas juice is usually just the liquid.
Usage Notes
Juice is primarily used as an uncountable noun when referring to the substance (e.g., 'some juice'). However, you can use the plural 'juices' when referring to different types of juice (e.g., 'a variety of juices').
Common Mistakes
Avoid calling carbonated sodas 'juice'; juice specifically refers to the natural liquid from plants. Also, remember not to say 'a juice' unless you mean 'a glass/bottle of juice'.
Memory Tip
Imagine a big 'J' shaped straw stuck into a round 'U' shaped orange to remember the word Juice.
Word Origin
Derived from the Old French word 'jus', which means liquid, broth, or sap.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In many English-speaking countries, orange juice is considered the most traditional breakfast drink.
Quick Quiz
I am very thirsty; I think I will have a glass of apple ____.
Correct!
The correct answer is: juice
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