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

Plus, the lack of broth means abura soba typically has fewer calories than ramen. —Nick Halter, Axios, 10 Feb. 2025

Add 2 cups of chicken broth and the thyme, and simmer until vegetables are tender on medium low. —Contributing Writer, Orange County Register, 9 Feb. 2025

Don’t miss our guide to the difference between stock and broth. —Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Feb. 2025

Add lentils and broth and cook until the lentils are tender. —Johna Burdeos, Health, 3 Feb. 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