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

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Simply combine your leftover turkey with a mix of fresh or frozen vegetables, then stir in a creamy sauce made from a butter and flour roux, milk and broth. Chris Morris, Fortune, 29 Nov. 2024 Strain and save the broth then season with MSG and sea salt. Kathryn Gregory, The Courier-Journal, 26 Nov. 2024 Ingredients from Worcestershire sauce to chicken broth, herbs, and spices are all common, and will all add flavor to your end result. Wes Siler, Outside Online, 25 Nov. 2024 One downside: Bone broth tends to cost a few dollars more than stock. Angela Haupt, TIME, 25 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for broth 

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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“Broth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/broth. Accessed 13 Dec. 2024.

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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