Juice
UK /["/dʒuːs/"]/US /["/dʒuːs/"]/
Definition
the liquid that comes from fruit or vegetables; a drink made from this
In simple words: A liquid made from fruit or vegetables.
Examples
- I like to drink orange juice in the morning.
- She made a smoothie with juice and fruits.
- Could you pass me the juice, please?
- The juice from the apple is very sweet.
- After exercising, he likes to have a glass of juice.
Usage notes
Use 'juice' when referring to drinks made from fruits or vegetables. It's neutral and appropriate in both casual and formal contexts. Avoid using it when referring to non-liquid substances.
Grammar pattern
juice + object
Memory hint
Think of squeezing a fruit to get its juice.
Collocations
- fruit
- lemon
- tomato
- extract
- squeeze
- drink
- juice from
- juice of
- fruit
- lemon
- tomato
- extract
- squeeze
- drink
- juice from
- juice of
Synonyms
- liquid
- drink
- nectar
- elixir
Antonyms
- solid
- food
Common mistakes
- Confused with 'juicing' as a process vs. 'juice' as a product.
- Using 'juices' to refer to liquids in general without specifying the type.
- Mixing up 'juice' with 'syrup' or 'nectar'.