Examples of “extract” in a Sentence

verb To pull or draw something out, often with effort or force.

• He used pliers to extract the rusty nail from the plank.
• The dentist had to extract two of her wisdom teeth.
• Investigators extracted a confession after hours of questioning.

noun A short passage taken from a longer piece of writing, speech, or recording.

• The newspaper printed an extract from the minister's long speech.
• Read the short extract below and answer the three questions.
• The teacher read an extract from the novel before the class discussion.

noun A concentrated substance obtained by drawing out the essential part of something.

• This shampoo contains an extract of green tea leaves.
• Add a drop of almond extract to the mixture.
• A teaspoon of vanilla extract gives the cake its flavor.