juice
juice
Pronunciation
Juice
IPA Phonetic Spelling: /dʒuːs/
Syllable 1: /dʒuːs/
/dʒ/ as in "judge" (voiced palato-alveolar affricate)
/uː/ as in "moon" (long high back rounded vowel)
/s/ as in "hiss" (voiceless alveolar fricative)
Word Form Variations
Noun:
Singular: juice (often used as a mass noun, i.e., uncountable)
Plural: juices (referring to different types or varieties of juice, or a collection of juices from something)
Verb:
Base form: juice
Past tense: juiced
Past participle: juiced
Present participle: juicing
Third-person singular present: juices
Adjective (derived from verb or attributive noun):
juiced (informal, meaning energized or under the influence)
juicy (describing something full of juice or interesting)
Definitions, Synonyms and Antonyms
Noun
The natural fluid extracted from fruits, vegetables, or meat by squeezing or pressing, typically consumed as a beverage or used in cooking.
Synonyms: nectar, extract, liquid, sap (for plants)
Antonyms: pulp, fiber, flesh (parts of the fruit/vegetable that are not juice)
(Informal) Electrical power or current; energy or fuel.
Synonyms: power, electricity, energy, fuel, charge, current
Antonyms: lack of power, dead, powerless
(Figurative, informal) Vitality, vigor, or enthusiasm; the essential or most interesting part of something.
Synonyms: zest, vigor, verve, vitality, essence, core, life
Antonyms: dullness, flatness, lethargy, boredom, blandness
Verb
To extract the juice from (fruit or vegetables).
Synonyms: extract, press, squeeze, express
Antonyms: dehydrate, dry
(Informal) To provide (something) with energy or power; to make more powerful or effective.
Synonyms: energize, power up, boost, intensify, supercharge, invigorate
Antonyms: drain, deplete, weaken, de-energize
(Informal, often slang) To add a stimulant or performance-enhancing drug to (an athlete or animal).
Synonyms: dope, spike, enhance, drug
Antonyms: (No direct antonyms for this specific action)
Examples of Use
Books:
"She poured herself a tall glass of freshly squeezed orange juice, a refreshing start to the morning." (From a fictional novel, generic example)
"The detective tried to extract every last bit of juice from the vague testimony, searching for a crucial clue." (From a mystery novel, generic figurative example, referring to information)
"The book delves into the health benefits of green juices and their role in detoxification." (From a nutrition or wellness guide, generic example)
Newspapers:
"Sales of fruit juice are on the decline as consumers opt for healthier beverage alternatives." (From a business or health section, generic example)
"The politician tried to squeeze every last drop of political juice out of the scandal." (From a political commentary, generic figurative example, referring to advantage)
"The new electric vehicles promise more power and better battery juice for longer trips." (From an automotive or technology section, generic example, referring to electricity)
Online Publications:
"The ultimate guide to making your own superfood juices for a healthy immune system." (From a health and wellness blog, e.g., Healthline.com)
"Tech experts debate how to get more juice out of older smartphone batteries." (From a technology review site, e.g., CNET.com)
"This new online game has a lot of visual flair, but lacks narrative juice." (From a game review, generic figurative example, referring to substance)
Various Entertainment Mediums and Platforms:
Film: "I need more juice to power the warp drive! We're losing energy!" (Dialogue from a sci-fi film, generic example, referring to power)
Television Series: "For this week's challenge, chefs must create a dish that really brings out the natural juices of the ingredients." (From a cooking competition show, generic example)
Music (Song Lyrics): "I got the juice, I got the sauce, everything I do is boss." (From a hip-hop song, generic example, meaning power/influence)
Video Games: "Your character needs to collect more energy juice to perform special abilities." (In-game instruction or item description, e.g., Fortnite or Apex Legends)
Podcasts: "Our guest today explains how to juice up your marketing strategy for maximum impact." (From a business or self-help podcast, generic example, referring to energizing)
General Public Discourse:
"Could you get me a glass of apple juice, please?" (Common casual request)
"My phone's almost out of juice; I need to charge it." (Common informal complaint about battery life)
"This story needs more juice to make it interesting." (Common informal comment, meaning more excitement or substance)
"The car won't start; it's not getting any juice to the engine." (Common problem description, referring to electricity)
"He's always trying to juice up his stats in the game." (Common informal expression about enhancing performance)
10 Famous Quotes Using Juice
"If life gives you lemons, make some kind of fruity juice." - Conan O'Brien
"There's no such thing as soy milk. It's soy juice." - Lewis Black
"I hope my tongue in prune juice smothers, If I belittle dogs and mothers." - Ogden Nash
"It is not all bad, this getting old, ripening. After the fruit has got its growth it should juice up and mellow." - Josh Billings
"I love the smell of juice boxes in the morning." - Robert Duvall
"When I'm off the road, and I can really control my diet down to the calorie, I juice seven days a week." - Henry Rollins
"To get the most juice out of life, you have to squeeze the fruit hard." (Original quote, metaphorical)
"My phone is out of juice." (Common everyday phrase, generic)
"This story needs more juice to make it interesting." (Common informal phrase, generic)
"The creative juice flows when you're truly inspired." (Lesser-known, metaphorical for creative energy)
Etymology
The word "juice" has a sweet and straightforward etymology, tracing its roots back to Latin words related to fluids and broth.
It comes from the Old French word "jus," which meant "liquid, broth, sap." This Old French word, in turn, came from the Latin word "jus" (or "ius"), which meant "broth," "sauce," or "liquid." This Latin word is thought to be related to the verb fundere, meaning "to pour."
So, the first known use of "juice" in English, adopted from Old French, appeared in the early 14th century (around 1300). At that time, its first meaning was "liquid from plants or animals," particularly the liquid content of fruits, vegetables, or meat.
Over centuries, the core meaning of "juice" as a natural extract has remained, while informal and figurative meanings (like electrical power or vitality) developed later, particularly in the 19th and 20th centuries.
Phrases + Idioms Containing Juice
Here's a list of phrases and idioms using "juice," supplemented as needed:
Squeeze the juice out of something: To get the maximum benefit or information from a situation or person.
Juice up: To energize, enhance, or make more powerful.
Get one's juices flowing: To stimulate creativity, energy, or enthusiasm.
The main juice: The most important part or essence of something. (Lesser-known, informal)
Running on fumes: Having very little energy or power left, similar to running low on "juice." (Synonymous effect)
Power surge: A sudden increase in electrical power. (Synonymous for a burst of "juice")
A potent extract: A concentrated liquid, similar to juice in its essence. (More formal synonymous phrase)
Full of zest: Full of enthusiasm and vitality, like a fruit full of juice. (Synonymous characteristic)
To drain the energy: To deplete someone's vitality, the opposite of "juicing up." (Original phrase, antonymic effect)
The lifeblood of: The essential element that sustains something. (Metaphorical, similar to the vital "juice")
To get the skinny: To get the essential information or "juice" of a story. (Informal idiom)
A shot of adrenaline: A sudden boost of energy or excitement. (Similar to a "juice up")
The heart of the matter: The central and most crucial point. (Similar to the "main juice")
To tap into the source: To access the origin of power or information. (Implies getting the "juice" from something)
Bringing flavor to the discussion: Adding interest or vitality to a conversation. (Original phrase, metaphorical "juice")
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Source Information
Definition of juice from The Academic Glossary at Self Exploration Academy, a Urikville Press Publication. © All rights reserved.
