bouillon

noun

bouil·​lon ˈbü(l)-ˌyän How to pronounce bouillon (audio)
ˈbu̇(l)-;
ˈbu̇l-yən;
ˈbü-ˌyōⁿ How to pronounce bouillon (audio)
: a clear seasoned soup made usually from lean beef
broadly : broth

Examples of bouillon 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, 23 Feb. 2024 Just be sure to adjust the overall seasoning levels accordingly because bouillon is naturally very salty. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Oct. 2023 So every single skin must be removed from every single pea before it’s added to a blender with onion, bell pepper, habanero and crawfish, seasoned with bouillon and salt, garnished and steamed in large pots of boiling water. Emiene Wright, Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2024 The 204-page book includes recipes for make-ahead vegan cheeses and bouillon as well as soups, stews, pastas, stir fries, desserts and more. Andrea Weigl, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024 The rice is both soaked and toasted, and the sauce of fresh tomato, garlic and onion gets an unconventional boost from vegetable bouillon and tomato paste. Anna Luisa Rodriguez, Washington Post, 14 Dec. 2023 Like ultra-concentrated broth, bouillon can really take your no-drippings gravy to the next level. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Oct. 2023 Stir in the vegetable juice, water, onion, Worcestershire sauce, bouillon granules, oregano, marjoram, pepper, and bay leaf. Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Mar. 2023 Similar to bouillon powder or instant dashi, Vegeta is a cheat code for boosting flavor. Sam Smart, Bon Appétit, 22 Aug. 2023

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Word History

Etymology

French, from Old French boillon, from boillir to boil

First Known Use

1656, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of bouillon was in 1656

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Cite this Entry

“Bouillon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bouillon. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

bouillon

noun
bouil·​lon ˈbü(l)-ˌyän How to pronounce bouillon (audio) ˈbu̇(l)- How to pronounce bouillon (audio)
ˈbu̇l-yən
: a clear seasoned soup made usually from beef
Etymology

from French bouillon "clear soup," derived from early French boillir "to boil," derived from Latin bulla "a bubble" — related to boil entry 2

Medical Definition

: a clear seasoned soup made usually from lean beef

Geographical Definition

Bouillon

geographical name

Bouil·​lon bü-ˈyōⁿ How to pronounce Bouillon (audio)
town in the Ardennes region of Wallonia, southeastern Belgium population 5393

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