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

Simmering mushrooms to make a drinkable broth can deliver a significant amount of vitamin D. —Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 11 Apr. 2026

Place your leftover chops in a baking dish with a tablespoon or two of water, broth, or other liquid, and cover the dish tightly with foil. —Wini Moranville, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Apr. 2026

Pour in 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth, pressing asparagus down with a wooden spoon until mostly covered. —Selma Brown Morrow, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Apr. 2026

Toss a cup of shredded meat into broth with noodles and frozen vegetables, or stir-fry it with rice and soy sauce. —Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 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