au jus

English

Etymology

Unadapted borrowing from French au jus (“in the juice”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /oʊ ʒu(s)/

Prepositional phrase

au jus

1. (cooking, of meat, postmodifier) Prepared or served in or with gravy made from its own juices.

   roast beef au jus

Noun

au jus

1. (proscribed) Jus: a gravy served in or with a meat dish and made from its juices.

   roast beef with au jus

   • 2020, Megan Bannister, Iowa Supper Clubs, Arcadia Publishing, →ISBN, page 106:

     In supper clubs, a London broil often comes sliced and served on toasted bread with an au jus.