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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The fresh tomatoes, garlic, onions and carrots make a flavorful broth. Bethany Thayer, Freep.com, 20 Sep. 2025 Add broth, wine, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, salt and pepper. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Sep. 2025 Gradually whisk in chicken broth until smooth and fully incorporated; cook, whisking constantly, until thickened and smooth, about 2 minutes. Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2025 Its hei shrimp broth, an eight-hour shrimp broth that’s kissed with charred wok aroma and taste, is the standout star. Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025 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 23 Sep. 2025.

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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