broth

noun

ˈbrȯth 

plural broths ˈbrȯths  ˈbrȯt͟hz 

1

: liquid in which meat, fish, cereal grains, or vegetables have been cooked : stock

chicken broth

2

: a fluid culture medium

Examples of broth in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Add rutabaga, sweet potatoes, parsnips, bay leaves, broth, pepper, and 2 teaspoons of the salt. —Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 22 Sep. 2024

Cinnamon Leaves and Cinnamon Buds Cinnamomum tamala leaves, also known as Indian bay leaves, can be used to infuse a musky, warm aroma in broths or dishes such as biryanis or curries. —Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Sep. 2024

The restaurant’s specialty is the xiao long bao, whose delicate, whorled wrappers hold rich morsels of meat and an explosive splash of hot, savory broth. —Helen Rosner, The New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2024

Smoky Mountain Brunswick Stew Why Carla Adds Barbecue Sauce to Brunswick Stew A nutritious and hearty meal of vegetables, broth, and meat, the beauty of Brunswick stew is also in its practicality. —Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Old English; akin to Old High German brod broth, Old English brēowan to brew — more at brew

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing broth

• Scotch broth

Kids Definition

broth

noun

ˈbrȯth 

plural broths ˈbrȯths  ˈbrȯt͟hz 

1

: liquid in which food has been cooked

2

: a fluid culture medium

Medical Definition

broth

noun

ˈbrȯth 

plural broths ˈbrȯths  ˈbrȯt͟hz 

1

: liquid in which meat or sometimes vegetable food has been cooked

2

: a fluid culture medium