What does juicer mean?
A juicer is a device used to extract juice from fruit or vegetables, often by crushing, grinding, or pressing the produce. The word is common in both British and American English and is used for manual, electric, and commercial machines. In informal contexts, “juicer” can also mean a person who makes or sells fresh juice, although this meaning is less frequent and depends on the situation. The term is especially associated with citrus fruit, but it can also describe equipment for preparing drinks from carrots, apples, ginger, and other produce. Juicers are valued for their convenience and for preserving the fresh flavor of fruit in a drink, while remaining distinct from blenders, which generally puree the whole fruit rather than separating the liquid from the pulp.
A device or utensil for extracting juice from fruit or vegetables.
"The juicer separated the juice from the fruit pulp."
The word commonly refers to manual or electric countertop appliances, but it can also be used more broadly for commercial juice extractors.
Informally, a person who makes or sells fresh juice.
"The juicer was serving customers at the outdoor market."
This sense is informal and context-dependent.
The plural is used when referring to more than one juicer or to multiple people who prepare or sell juice.
"The shop keeps several juicers in the kitchen."
A juicer turns everyday fruit into a concentrated burst of flavor, making it one of the simplest tools for a fresh daily drink.
Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.
Where does juicer come from?
The word “juicer” was formed in English by adding the suffix “-er” to “juice,” a word that comes through Old French from Latin “jus.” The suffix “-er” is a productive English pattern for naming a person or thing associated with an action. The mechanical sense became established alongside the development of domestic and commercial juice-extracting equipment.
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How juicer is actually used
In its main sense, “juicer” is a common household and commercial term. The sense meaning a person who prepares juice is informal and depends heavily on context.