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

Add 1 tablespoon of the chicken broth, reduce the heat to low and cover. —Georgeanne Brennan, Mercury News, 5 June 2025

One cup of chicken bone broth contains about three times more protein than the same serving of regular chicken broth. —Jillian Kubala, Health, 2 June 2025

The dish balances delicate fish with rich broth and earthy seasonal vegetables for a refined yet comforting plate. —Kaila Yu, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025

Bone broth is now this big new thing, but it’s been around forever in my culture and my family. —Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 30 May 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