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

Uses and Benefits Bone broth is a traditional food made by simmering animal bones in water for many hours. —Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 1 Feb. 2026

The tonkotsu broth is velvety, an opaque off-white slicked with black garlic oil. —Monti Carlo, AJC.com, 31 Jan. 2026

This hearty soup packed with ground pork, garlic, pasta, cheese, greens, and broth by Alison Roman is featured in her new cookbook, Something from Nothing. —Holly Riordan, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Jan. 2026

Stir in chicken broth, tomato paste, and remaining 1 teaspoon salt; cover and reduce heat to medium-low to maintain a simmer. —Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 31 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