broth

noun

ˈbrȯth 

plural broths ˈbrȯths  ˈbrȯt͟hz 

1

: liquid in which meat, fish, cereal grains, or vegetables have been cooked : stock

chicken broth

2

: a fluid culture medium

Examples of broth in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Add chicken to broth and cook until heated through, then stir in cilantro purée. — Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Oct. 2026

Tofu, shiitakes, bok choy, and cubed kabocha squash cook in boxed vegetable broth that has been enhanced with soy sauce, miso, and fresh ginger. — Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 27 Oct. 2026

Refrigerated tortellini is one of the fastest ways to turn plain broth into a satiating, delicious meal. — Danielle Bouchard, Martha Stewart, 24 Oct. 2026

Each one holds up to 45 ounces, with a wide shape and higher rim that keeps broth, sauce, and toppings safely contained. — Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 24 Oct. 2026

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

Phrases Containing broth

• Scotch broth

Rhymes for broth

• cloth
• doth
• froth
• goth
• loth
• moth
• swath
• wroth
• broadcloth
• cheesecloth
• loincloth
• neckcloth

Kids Definition

broth

noun

ˈbrȯth 

plural broths ˈbrȯths  ˈbrȯt͟hz 

1

: liquid in which food has been cooked

2

: a fluid culture medium

Medical Definition

broth

noun

ˈbrȯth 

plural broths ˈbrȯths  ˈbrȯt͟hz 

1

: liquid in which meat or sometimes vegetable food has been cooked

2

: a fluid culture medium