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

In the Decameron, Giovanni Boccaccio described a fantastical land with a mountain of grated parmesan, where people made macaroni and ravioli and cooked them in capon broth. — Laura Payne, Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Sep. 2026

There’s no shortage of melty cheese, and a dash of half-and-half adds just the right amount of richness to the broth. — Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Sep. 2026

Eating them with your hands adds to the experience, and soaking up the broth with a charred and crusty baguette—well, there’s nothing better. — Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026

To experience a thicker, chewier noodle, order the tsukemen (dipping-style ramen) with a broth, as dense as gravy, fusing the essences of pork, chicken and fish. — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 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