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

The dominant culinary approach was irreducibly Cajun: the meat was seared in a giant black pot with onions, bell peppers, and celery, and simmered in a broth heavily seasoned with hot sauce and spices—predominantly Tony Chachere’s Creole Seasoning, the regional improvement on salt and pepper. —Nathaniel Rich, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025

Stir in broth, Parmesan rinds, bay leaf, pole beans, and shell beans; bring to a simmer over medium-low. —Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 20 Aug. 2025

Meanwhile, beverages like bone broth, smoothies, and unsweetened coconut water can also help you re-up if necessary (though Levi cautions that the hype around coconut water is seriously overblown). —Caroline Tien, SELF, 12 Aug. 2025

Customers can also order the lamb barbacoa broth with rice and chickpeas inside. —Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Aug. 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

Rhymes for broth

• cloth
• doth
• froth
• goth
• loth
• moth
• swath
• wroth
• broadcloth
• cheesecloth
• loincloth
• neckcloth

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