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

Serve directly from the packets or transfer to a large serving platter with plenty of the buttery broth spooned over the top. — Staff, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026

And, now, the secret is out on where to get a taste of the latest flavor craze to hit in the Charlotte area — a rich, savory beef broth. — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 2 July 2026

In extreme cases of hyponatremia, doctors feed patients extremely salty solutions, such as a half-cup of broth made with four standard beef bouillon cubes. — Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 2 July 2026

Give the chicken broth mixture a stir, incorporating any cornstarch that has settled to the bottom, and immediately pour it over the tomatoes in the wok. — Candy Hom, AJC.com, 28 June 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