plural broths ˈbrȯths How to pronounce broth (audio) ˈbrȯt͟hz How to pronounce broth (audio)
1
: liquid in which meat, fish, cereal grains, or vegetables have been cooked : stock
chicken broth
2
: a fluid culture medium

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In other words, if motor oil is a soup, the base stock is the broth. Byron Hurd, The Drive, 15 May 2026 Stir in chicken broth, white wine, cream, peas, and tortellini. Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 15 May 2026 Stir in kale, chicken broth, and generous pinches of salt and black pepper. Jed Portman, Midwest Living, 15 May 2026 Pour in 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for broth

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of broth was before the 12th century

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“Broth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/broth. Accessed 20 May. 2026.

Kids Definition

broth

noun
plural broths ˈbrȯths How to pronounce broth (audio) ˈbrȯt͟hz How to pronounce broth (audio)
1
: liquid in which food has been cooked
2
: a fluid culture medium

Medical Definition

broth

noun
plural broths ˈbrȯths How to pronounce broth (audio) ˈbrȯt͟hz How to pronounce broth (audio)
1
: liquid in which meat or sometimes vegetable food has been cooked
2
: a fluid culture medium

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