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

Traditionally eaten to restore the sick, the broth is rich with marrow from long hours of braising. —Monti Carlo, AJC.com, 8 Mar. 2026

Mix in the pasta, using water or broth to adjust the consistency as needed, before serving. —Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026

The dish is topped with a final wonton layer and a bit of chicken broth or water, then steamed in a steamer for about 25 minutes. —Joseph Erbentraut, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Mar. 2026

There is nothing unctuous about the clear, aromatic broth. —Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 2 Mar. 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