broth

noun

ˈbrȯth 

plural broths ˈbrȯths  ˈbrȯt͟hz 

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

Phở Chín Nạm – Rice noodle bowl with beef brisket and flank in a beef bone broth. —Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 29 May 2026

For overcooked pasta that's become tough after sitting out, toss in a hot skillet with a little reserved pasta water, broth, or sauce to restore its moisture and tenderness. —Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 28 May 2026

Add wine and chicken broth; cook until volume is reduced by half, 5-6 minutes. —Judy Bart Kancigor, Oc Register, 28 May 2026

Remove pan from oven and pour in 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth and 1½ cups dry white wine, scraping up any brown bits stuck to pan (carefully lift rack with chicken out if needed; return when done). —Alexia Duchêne, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 May 2026

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

Phrases Containing broth

• Scotch broth

Rhymes for broth

• cloth
• doth
• froth
• goth
• loth
• moth
• swath
• wroth
• broadcloth
• cheesecloth
• loincloth
• neckcloth

Kids Definition

broth

noun

ˈbrȯth 

plural broths ˈbrȯths  ˈbrȯt͟hz 

1

: liquid in which food has been cooked

2

: a fluid culture medium

Medical Definition

broth

noun

ˈbrȯth 

plural broths ˈbrȯths  ˈbrȯt͟hz 

1

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

2

: a fluid culture medium