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