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

Foods Rich in Collagen Some collagen-rich foods include: Beef Bone broth Chicken and fish Gelatin Potential Side Effects Collagen supplements are generally safe to take. —Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 23 Apr. 2025

On a liquid diet, nutrients can be obtained from protein shakes, bone broth, strained cream soups, yogurt, and milk. —Jillian Kubala, Health, 22 Apr. 2025

Bake, uncovered, in preheated oven until broth is absorbed and grits have thickened, 25 to 30 minutes. —Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2025

There's something about noodles and hot broth that was like the meal of choice. —Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 3 Apr. 2025

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