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 the broth, bouillon, thyme, sage, bay leaves, ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper and bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. —Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 19 Dec. 2024

As a creamy soup: Puree it with broth, aromatics, and cream in this easy butternut squash soup—roasting the squash will make the soup even more flavorful. —Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2024

Sauté the lentils before adding tomato paste and vegetable broth. —Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Dec. 2024

Baste with apple cider or broth every hour to keep the turkey moist. —Fox News Staff, Fox News, 27 Nov. 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