pineapple juice
Definition
- Noun:
- A liquid beverage made by extracting or pressing the liquid from pineapples: "pineapple juice" refers specifically to the juice that comes from the fruit of the pineapple plant (Ananas comosus). It is commonly consumed as a drink, either freshly squeezed or commercially processed.
Usage
- "Pineapple juice" is typically used as a non-count noun to refer to the beverage in general.
- Would you like some pineapple juice with your breakfast?
- This recipe calls for a cup of pineapple juice.
- It can be used in a countable sense when referring to types, servings, or containers.
- The bar offers three different pineapple juices: fresh, organic, and from concentrate.
- I bought two pineapple juices from the store.
Examples
- As a beverage:
- She poured a glass of cold pineapple juice.
- Pineapple juice is a good source of vitamin C.
- In cooking and mixing:
- The marinade is made with soy sauce and pineapple juice.
- My favorite cocktail is rum and pineapple juice.
Advanced Usage
- "pineapple juice" as a modifier: The term can be used attributively to describe other items made with or flavored like the juice.
- pineapple juice concentrate (a concentrated form of the juice)
- pineapple juice flavor (an artificial or natural flavoring)
Variants and Related Words
- Pineapple (noun): The tropical fruit from which the juice is derived.
- Juice (noun): The liquid extracted from a fruit or vegetable.
Synonyms
- There are no direct single-word synonyms. The phrase describes a specific type of juice. Related descriptive terms include:
- Tropical fruit juice (a broader category)
- Ananas juice (using the botanical/generic name, less common in everyday English)
Notes on Meaning
- The term specifically denotes the juice from pineapples. It does not refer to the fruit itself, nor to a mixture or blend unless specified (e.g., "pineapple-orange juice blend").
- Commercially, it is often sold bottled, canned, or in cartons.
Noun
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the juice of pineapples (usually bottled or canned)
