plural broths ˈbrȯths How to pronounce broth (audio) ˈbrȯt͟hz How to pronounce broth (audio)
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 Stir in broth, potatoes, salt, and pepper and bring to a boil. Paige Grandjean, Southern Living, 20 Nov. 2023 My go-to method for dealing with giblets is to first cook the gizzard, heart and neck by making my own giblet broth or stock. Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 13 Nov. 2023 This shortcut approach makes quick, easy work of getting a hot bowl of broth studded with chicken, veggies, beans and greens on the table. Julie Giuffrida, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2023 Both feature an intensely flavorful broth, made by boiling brisket with fresh pineapple, Asian pear, apple, lemon, daikon, and assorted alliums, and are finished with big hunks of slushy ice, which soak up the sweet, sour, savory liquid like snow cones. Hannah Goldfield, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2023 Bone broth—whether homemade or store-bought—is also rich in amino acids and minerals, such as sulfur, magnesium, and calcium. Alessandra Signorelli, Glamour, 24 Oct. 2023 Whisk in broth and next 4 ingredients until blended. Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 11 Nov. 2023 Now, stir well, to allow the peanut butter to melt into the broth. G. Daniela Galarza, Washington Post, 9 Nov. 2023 The Icy Spicy also includes a thick layer of gochujang, to be stirred in; the Icy, which contains more broth, comes with pink vinegar (left over from pickling radishes) and hot mustard, for adding a subtler kick. Hannah Goldfield, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2023 See More

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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

Time Traveler
The first known use of broth was before the 12th century

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Cite this Entry

“Broth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/broth. Accessed 4 Dec. 2023.

Kids Definition

broth

noun
plural broths ˈbrȯths How to pronounce broth (audio) ˈbrȯt͟hz How to pronounce broth (audio)
1
: liquid in which food has been cooked
2
: a fluid culture medium

Medical Definition

broth

noun
plural broths ˈbrȯths How to pronounce broth (audio) ˈbrȯt͟hz How to pronounce broth (audio)
1
: liquid in which meat or sometimes vegetable food has been cooked
2
: a fluid culture medium

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