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

The long cook time brings out the meaty, savory notes from the ham and softens the beans until the broth becomes a silky, pot likker-like liquid. —Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 29 Nov. 2025

Gradually stir in broth, 1 cup cream and Dijon. —Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 29 Nov. 2025

Slowly add the chicken broth and cream while stirring. —Oc Register, 28 Nov. 2025

The aromatic broth was deeply soothing, perfumed with a balanced array of spices. —Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 27 Nov. 2025

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