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au jus

Verified Food & Drink French in English
au jus
au jus

Definition

Served with the meat's own juices.

From French au jus.

Merriam-Webster records circa 1750 for this headword. The date refers to the dictionary’s recorded sense, which may differ from the meaning illustrated here. See the dictionary entry.

Example of use

The roast beef arrived au jus.

Historical attestation

circa 1750

https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/au%20jus

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