broth

noun

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\ ˈbrȯth

plural broths\ ˈbrȯths

, ˈbrȯt͟hz

Definition of broth

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 Back at the trailer, Romero drinks some of the beef broth, takes a shower and puts on her orange uniform. — USA Today, "Rationing insulin. Skipping meals. One woman’s struggle to survive on minimum wage," 6 Apr. 2021 The cooked noodles and the prepared broth can be refrigerated separately for up to 5 days. — Washington Post, "These udon noodles in a simple soy broth are simply irresistible," 4 Apr. 2021 The soup was packed with more of everything: layer upon layer of meat, noodles and broth. — The Economist, "Hot soup: Vietnam is a country divided by a common pho," 24 Mar. 2021 Diners huddled over bubbling clay pots of broth and seafood, their cheeks moist with steam. — Soleil Ho, San Francisco Chronicle, "SingleThread is doing the nearly impossible in the Bay Area: transportive fine dining that's still of-the-moment," 18 Mar. 2021 For a four-pound cut of beef, add 3 cups of beef broth and 2 tablespoons of Worcestershire sauce to the slow cooker. — Kellie Speed, chicagotribune.com, "How to cook a pot roast in a slow cooker," 7 Mar. 2021 Divide mushrooms, tofu and crab, if using, among 4 bowls, and ladle hot broth over each serving. — Kitty Greenwald, WSJ, "30-Minute Recipe: A Fresh Take on Hot and Sour Soup," 3 Mar. 2021 Let cook, uncovered, another 20 to 30 minutes, adding a little bit of chicken or vegetable broth, as needed. — Kim Sunée, Anchorage Daily News, "It’s a great time to revisit the classic ’80s dish Chicken Marbella," 19 Feb. 2021 For a richer soup, swap out the water with low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth. — Tribune News Service, cleveland, "Soup and a sandwich, the classic combo, becomes so much more with a warming hit of spice," 15 Feb. 2021

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