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

They can be wrapped with foil and reheated on the grill over indirect heat until hot throughout, or placed in a baking dish with broth or other preferred liquid, covered tightly with foil, and baked in a preheated 300°F oven until heated through. —Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026

This hearty lunch is made with ground beef and Italian sausage, plus rich beef broth and jarred pasta sauce for a weekday-friendly recipe that tastes like it simmered for hours. —Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Jan. 2026

Make an opening by taking a small bite on the side of the dumpling, then drink the hot broth from the spoon. —Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 4 Jan. 2026

Carreño adds chicken wings and feet to make a collagen-rich broth and enhance the soup’s benefits even more. —Senior Food Editor, Los Angeles Times, 4 Jan. 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