plural broths ˈbrȯths How to pronounce broth (audio) ˈbrȯt͟hz How to pronounce broth (audio)
1
: liquid in which meat, fish, cereal grains, or vegetables have been cooked : stock
chicken broth
2
: a fluid culture medium

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The broth has a bit of tanginess from the ranch seasoning. Amanda Stanfield, Southern Living, 9 Nov. 2025 There was uncovered broth in the reach-in at the preparation area and uncovered containers of food in the freezer and walk-in refrigerator. Sacbee.com, 7 Nov. 2025 Add 1 cup of the chicken broth and remove the pan from the heat. Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 7 Nov. 2025 The dumplings are delicious in broth or served with a silky cheese sauce. Francesca Giuliani Hoffman, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for broth

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of broth was before the 12th century

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“Broth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/broth. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.

Kids Definition

broth

noun
plural broths ˈbrȯths How to pronounce broth (audio) ˈbrȯt͟hz How to pronounce broth (audio)
1
: liquid in which food has been cooked
2
: a fluid culture medium

Medical Definition

broth

noun
plural broths ˈbrȯths How to pronounce broth (audio) ˈbrȯt͟hz How to pronounce broth (audio)
1
: liquid in which meat or sometimes vegetable food has been cooked
2
: a fluid culture medium

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