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

Some for the better, some just curious, some with a straight-up contempt for anything but the local chili flavors or hotpot broth. —Todd Williams, Baltimore Sun, 27 Mar. 2026

Dry mouth Moisten foods with sauces, gravies or broth. —CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026

My go-to bone broth is Boneafide Provisions—their chicken and beef varieties are great, and are widely accessible at supermarkets. —Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026

Nourishment, comfort, stability in the form of broth and steady hands. —Dawn Lerman, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2026

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