1
: a liquid food especially with a meat, fish, or vegetable stock as a base and often containing pieces of solid food
2
: something (such as a heavy fog or nitroglycerine) having or suggesting the consistency or nutrient qualities of soup
3
: an unfortunate predicament
that stunt landed her in the soup
Examples of soup in a Sentence
in soup like this, amateur pilots can easily become disoriented
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The combination of masa and milk is used to thicken the soup.
—Martina McBride, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2024
Our feelings about soup haven’t changed, and whether soup is a meal continues to be a topic of debate with our friends.
— Catherine, 31, and John, 31, together for 4.5 years
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—Tara Booth, New York Times, 17 Apr. 2024
But many extensions of the theory predict violent events that left the cosmic soup frothy and disturbed, said Dunsky, who also studies topological defects like bubble walls.
—Elise Cutts, Quanta Magazine, 17 Apr. 2024
There are plenty of delicious ways to enjoy Brussels sprouts, from roasting and grilling them to adding them to salads and soups.
—Cynthia Sass, Mph, Health, 17 Apr. 2024
This recipe for matzo ball soup is great for Passover and for vegetarian eaters anytime of year.
—Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 15 Apr. 2024
Protein powders are a versatile and convenient way to boost your protein intake, as they can be mixed with just liquids or added to a variety of foods, including smoothies, oatmeal, baked goods, and some mix well into savory foods like soups.
—Alexandra Paetow Ms Rdn, Parents, 15 Apr. 2024
Breakfast oat bowls and soups range from Veggie Sausage With Gouda Oats to Curried Lentil Soup.
—PCMAG, 15 Apr. 2024
Lauren Fischer, Peoplemag, 23 Apr. 2024
The combination of masa and milk is used to thicken the soup.
—Martina McBride, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2024
Our feelings about soup haven’t changed, and whether soup is a meal continues to be a topic of debate with our friends.
— Catherine, 31, and John, 31, together for 4.5 years
15.
—Tara Booth, New York Times, 17 Apr. 2024
But many extensions of the theory predict violent events that left the cosmic soup frothy and disturbed, said Dunsky, who also studies topological defects like bubble walls.
—Elise Cutts, Quanta Magazine, 17 Apr. 2024
There are plenty of delicious ways to enjoy Brussels sprouts, from roasting and grilling them to adding them to salads and soups.
—Cynthia Sass, Mph, Health, 17 Apr. 2024
This recipe for matzo ball soup is great for Passover and for vegetarian eaters anytime of year.
—Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 15 Apr. 2024
Protein powders are a versatile and convenient way to boost your protein intake, as they can be mixed with just liquids or added to a variety of foods, including smoothies, oatmeal, baked goods, and some mix well into savory foods like soups.
—Alexandra Paetow Ms Rdn, Parents, 15 Apr. 2024
Breakfast oat bowls and soups range from Veggie Sausage With Gouda Oats to Curried Lentil Soup.
—PCMAG, 15 Apr. 2024
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“Soup.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/soup. Accessed 1 May. 2024.
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soup
noun1
: a liquid food with a meat, fish, or vegetable stock as a base and often containing pieces of solid food
2
: something like or suggesting soup (as a heavy fog)
Etymology
from early French supe "soup"; of Germanic origin
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