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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With tender chunks of brisket in a peppery and umami-packed broth, Killen’s sticks to traditional chili flavors and ingredients, but the level of skill involved in its execution can’t be denied. Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 12 Dec. 2025 Add 4 cups of the broth, set the pan over medium-high heat and bring to a low boil. Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 11 Dec. 2025 Consuming whole foods that contain collagen and a broad range of other nutrients( such as bone broth, eggs, skin-on chicken, leafy greens, and bell peppers) is always a good idea. Sara Hoffman, Verywell Health, 9 Dec. 2025 Mushroom manti with wild rice and mushroom broth, which was a big hit at last year’s dinner, will be back. Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 9 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 21 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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