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noun \ ˈbrȯth \

Definition of broth

plural broths play \ˈbrȯths, ˈbrȯt͟hz\

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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Meanwhile, the conception of the nation as nothing more than a market with a mission statement and a military is probably a broth too thin for a vigorous civic culture.

— fred bauer, National Review, "Rebuilding the Public Square after Charlottesville," 18 Aug. 2017
In a mixing bowl, combine coconut milk, sweet chili, sesame oil, curry paste and soy sauce to make broth.

— nancy miller, The Courier-Journal, "Cheers to 10 years! Varanese has more than just staying power," 15 Aug. 2017
Jinya’s menu features slow-cooked broths using authentic Japanese ingredients, the company’s website said.

— kyle arnold, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Tijuana Flats revamps menu, moves into new HQ," 27 July 2017
Martel and Pasmans took skin samples and after 3 weeks managed to culture a fungus on substrates of agar and broth.

— erik stokstad, Science | AAAS, "A fungus is attacking Europe’s most beloved salamander. It could wreak havoc if it gets to North America," 19 July 2017
To complement the dish, order it with potato slices to add a starchy element, enoki mushrooms to give it a burst of umami and corn to sweeten the broth.

— tan vinh, The Seattle Times, "JoyFish: Aurora on the outside, Vegas on the inside, and a whole fish to enjoy," 11 July 2017
For Bloomfield, those ingredients included bone broth, avocado and turmeric.

— raisa bruner, Time, "Star Chef Dishes on the Cuisine Poised to Take Over America," 1 July 2017
Add water, and broth if using, to cover beans by about 2 inches.

— Cincinnati.com, "Cottage ham a favorite for three generations," 28 June 2017
At one Japanese spa resort, visitors can take baths in red wine, green tea, or ramen broth.

— marina koren, The Atlantic, "Would You Go to an Astronomy-Themed Resort?," 24 June 2017

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Origin and Etymology of broth

Middle English, from Old English; akin to Old High German brod broth, Old English brēowan to brew — more at brew

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broth

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noun

Definition of broth for English Language Learners

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

BROTH Defined for Kids

broth

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noun \ ˈbrȯth \

Definition of broth for Students

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

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broth

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noun \ ˈbrȯth \

medical Definition of broth

plural broths play \ˈbrȯths, ˈbrȯt͟hz\

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

2 :a fluid culture medium

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