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

Go all-in and try the Kalbs-Maultaschle, a traditional German pasta pocket filled with veal, served in a broth so tasty I'm tempted to try and recreate it myself. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2026

Besides my meal, my favorite part of my visit was exploring the seasoning and sauces, from the vegan oyster sauce to the chili oil and broth paste. — Sacbee.com, 7 Nov. 2026

In a small bowl, stir together mayonnaise, lemon juice, herbs, pinches of salt and pepper, and a spoonful of warm broth. — Cate Huguelet, Chicago Tribune, 5 Nov. 2026

Turntables are great for oils and vinegars, sauces, condiments, broths, and spices. — Gabriela Ulloa, Architectural Digest, 4 Nov. 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