bouillon

noun

bouil·​lon ˈbü(l)-ˌyän  ˈbu̇(l)- 

ˈbu̇l-yən;

ˈbü-ˌyōⁿ

: a clear seasoned soup made usually from lean beef

broadly : broth

Examples of bouillon in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Add the broth, bouillon, thyme, sage, bay leaves, ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper and bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. —Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 5 Dec. 2024

Add coconut milk, bouillon, fish sauce, salt, and pepper. —Nikko Cagalanan, Southern Living, 14 Nov. 2024

In a Dutch oven, heat the oil, butter, bouillon base, garlic powder, chile flakes, basil and oregano over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes or until quite fragrant. —Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 6 Nov. 2024

Step 3 In a large bowl, stir together the masa harina, achiote, baking soda, and the remaining 2 teaspoons of the chicken bouillon. —Karla Tatiana Vasquez, Saveur, 29 May 2024

Word History

Etymology

French, from Old French boillon, from boillir to boil

First Known Use

1656, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing bouillon

• bouillon cube
• court bouillon

Kids Definition

bouillon

noun

bouil·​lon ˈbü(l)-ˌyän  ˈbu̇(l)- 

ˈbu̇l-yən

: a clear seasoned soup made usually from beef

Etymology

from French bouillon "clear soup," derived from early French boillir "to boil," derived from Latin bulla "a bubble" — related to boil entry 2

Medical Definition

bouillon

noun

bouil·​lon ˈbü(l)-ˌyän  ˈbu̇(l)-; ˈbu̇l-yən; ˈbü-ˌyōⁿ 

: a clear seasoned soup made usually from lean beef

Geographical Definition

Bouillon

geographical name

Bouil·​lon bü-ˈyōⁿ 

town in the Ardennes region of Wallonia, southeastern Belgium population 5393