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 hearty vegetables and simmer: Stir in chickpeas, potatoes, vegetable broth, Italian seasoning, black pepper, and crushed red pepper. —Renu Dhar, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2024

To help control the saltiness of the finished soup, use low-sodium chicken broth. —Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Oct. 2024

The dough is passed through a potato ricer-type tool, formed into small strands, and cooked in chicken broth. —Irene S. Levine, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024

Instead, a blush-pink broth—silky and luscious—boasts a range of complex flavors: tangy pickled fennel, meaty maitake mushrooms, and hints of zingy ginger completely steal the show. —The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 21 Oct. 2024

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