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

At their core, risotto recipes are quite humble, calling for rice, broth, aromatics (often some type of onion and garlic), and optional mix-ins like cheese, vegetables, wine, and meat. —Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Jan. 2025

More than 12,000 cartons of chicken broth sold at Walmart stores in nine states were recalled. —Jenna Anderson, Health, 13 Jan. 2025

If your chicken broth has those markers, best to throw it out and ask for a refund. —Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 13 Jan. 2025

While some people like to make the broth themselves, others will opt to buy the broth already prepared. —Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 11 Jan. 2025

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