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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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Kino’s selection of pho dishes with rich savory broth and fresh herbs are the most popular items. Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 6 Dec. 2025 Add vegetable broth and 1 cup of reserved cooking water to simmer. Bethany Thayer, Freep.com, 6 Dec. 2025 Replace fluids lost through vomiting and diarrhea with water, clear broths, fruit juices or sports drinks. Evan Moore december 5, Charlotte Observer, 5 Dec. 2025 On the actual room service sleep menu, bone broth, adaptogenic tea, and even a holiday-forward hot cocoa with dark chocolate and ashwagandha were on standby. Essence, 4 Dec. 2025 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 9 Dec. 2025.

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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