bouillon

noun

bouil·​lon ˈbü(l)-ˌyän  ˈbu̇(l)- 

ˈbu̇l-yən;

ˈbü-ˌyōⁿ

: a clear seasoned soup made usually from lean beef

broadly : broth

Examples of bouillon in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

One commenter even mentioned the flavor reminded them of chicken bouillon, in a good way. —Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Nov. 2025

The garlic and herb butter is seasoned with chicken bouillon to give these potatoes all their flavor and aroma. —Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2025

The loup de mer is crisp-skinned over eggplant caviar, roasted sweet peppers, tomato confit, and basil, finished with a saffron bouillon poured to order. —Lela London, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025

What started in the 19th century for the working class to eat affordably, the bouillon concept has more recently been revived in the city thanks to Art Nouveau-style spots like Bouillon Julien and Bouillon Pigalle, with its retro red leather banquettes and mirrored walls. —Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 26 July 2025

Word History

Etymology

French, from Old French boillon, from boillir to boil

First Known Use

1656, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing bouillon

• bouillon cube
• court bouillon

Rhymes for bouillon

• vanillin
• amoxicillin
• carbenicillin
• haematoxylin
• ampicillin
• methicillin
• penicillin
• pyroxylin
• millon
• villain

Kids Definition

bouillon

noun

bouil·​lon ˈbü(l)-ˌyän  ˈbu̇(l)- 

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

bouillon

noun

bouil·​lon ˈbü(l)-ˌyän  ˈbu̇(l)-; ˈbu̇l-yən; ˈbü-ˌyōⁿ 

: a clear seasoned soup made usually from lean beef

Geographical Definition

Bouillon

geographical name

Bouil·​lon bü-ˈyōⁿ 

town in the Ardennes region of Wallonia, southeastern Belgium population 5393