broth

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plural broths\ ˈbrȯths

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Definition of broth

1 : liquid in which meat, fish, cereal grains, or vegetables have been cooked : stock chicken broth

2 : a fluid culture medium

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Recent Examples on the Web Put 1/2 cup of broth in the bottom of the pan to collect drippings to later mix for a dipping sauce. — ExpressNews.com, "Recipe: Coffee-Rubbed Pork Loin," 6 Jan. 2020 Each order consists of unsauced sliced chicken set on a pile of white rice with a bowl of broth. — Nick Kindelsperger, chicagotribune.com, "Review: Phodega serves Chicago’s best bowl of pho south of Argyle Street," 11 Dec. 2019 For each cup of vegetable mix, make gravy with a roux of 2 tablespoons each of unsalted butter and flour and 1 cup of vegetable broth. — Eric Velasco, al, "How to make post-Thanksgiving leftover pot pies," 26 Nov. 2019 Sprinkle with a bit of chicken broth, then cover the bowl. — Kate Merker, Good Housekeeping, "How to Reheat Turkey the Best Way so It Stays Tender," 14 Nov. 2019 Carefully add the tofu, so the broth does not splash. — Becky Krystal, Washington Post, "This hot-and-sour soup recipe is a cure-all for cold (and have-a-cold) days," 18 Dec. 2019 Drain them and then simmer in a pan of water (enough water to cover the beans by a couple of inches) with the carrot and celery (this helps to flavor the broth) until the beans are cooked through. — ExpressNews.com, "Recipe: Anna’s Cresc’tajat Pasta with Beans," 4 Dec. 2019 When cool enough to handle, strip them of their meat and toss the skin, gristle, and bones, reserving both the meat and the concentrated broth. — Bill St. John, The Denver Post, "Get cooking: Science closing in on number of genes in the apple genome," 4 Dec. 2019 In the countryside, the broth from the evening beef stew would become the basis of breakfast the next morning. — Samantha Presnal, Quartzy, "Thanksgiving leftovers can be an outlet for creativity," 29 Nov. 2019

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“Broth.” The Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster Inc., https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/broth. Accessed 24 January 2020.

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broth

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English Language Learners Definition of broth

: liquid in which food (such as meat) has been cooked

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broth

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Kids Definition of broth

: the liquid in which a meat, fish, or vegetable has been cooked

broth

noun

\ ˈbrȯth

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plural broths\ ˈbrȯths

, ˈbrȯt͟hz

\

Medical Definition of broth

1 : liquid in which meat or sometimes vegetable food has been cooked

2 : a fluid culture medium

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