Main Entry:

broth

Pronunciation:

\ˈbrȯth\

Function:

noun

Inflected Form(s):

plural broths \ˈbrȯths, ˈbrȯthz\

Etymology:

Middle English, from Old English; akin to Old High German brod broth, Old English brēowan to brew — more at brew

Date:

before 12th century

1 : liquid in which meat, fish, cereal grains, or vegetables have been cooked : stock <chicken broth> 2 : a fluid culture medium