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

Heavily seasoned with star anise, the accompanying broth (sold separately, by customer demand) is as good as that of any pho in the city, and completes the soup-to-sandwich concept for a French dip-meets-pho moment. —New York Times, 18 June 2024

Customers craving shabu shabu can choose from six different broths, such as spicy miso, tomato and tonkotsu, a creamy garlic pork broth. —Hanh Truong, Sacramento Bee, 13 June 2024

Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating on the cooktop, adding more liquid as needed to loosen up the broth. —Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 12 June 2024

Don’t miss the Nanbu Noodle Bowl filled with Kurobuta pork, collards, and corn — the deep broth tastes like it has been simmered for days. —Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 10 June 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