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

1. the juice of tomatoes (usually bottled or canned)