tomato juice
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Definition
Noun: 1. A beverage made from the liquid extracted from tomatoes: "tomato juice" refers to the juice, typically strained, that comes from crushing or processing tomatoes. It is commonly consumed as a drink, often seasoned with salt, pepper, or other spices, and is usually sold bottled or canned.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- She ordered a Bloody Mary, a cocktail made with vodka and tomato juice.
- For breakfast, he prefers a glass of chilled tomato juice over orange juice.
- The recipe calls for one cup of tomato juice to create the base for the soup.
Advanced Usage
- As a culinary ingredient: Beyond being a beverage, tomato juice is frequently used as a liquid base in soups, stews, sauces, and marinades.
- The pot roast was braised in a mixture of tomato juice and herbs.
Variants and Related Words
- Tomato (noun): The red, edible fruit from which the juice is extracted.
- Vegetable juice (noun): A broader category of juices that includes tomato juice, carrot juice, etc.
- V8® (noun, trademark): A well-known brand of vegetable juice blend that prominently features tomato juice.
Synonyms
- Tomato nectar: A less common term, sometimes implying a thicker, more concentrated juice.
- Clamato® (noun, trademark): A commercial beverage that is a blend of tomato juice and clam broth.
Related Phrases
- "A can of tomato juice": The typical packaging format for purchasing tomato juice.
- She picked up a can of tomato juice from the grocery shelf.
- "Spicy tomato juice": Tomato juice that has been flavored with hot sauce, horseradish, or peppers.
- He likes his tomato juice spicy, with a dash of Tabasco®.
Noun
- the juice of tomatoes (usually bottled or canned)