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

When a rind simmers in liquid, those compounds dissolve into the surrounding broth or sauce. —Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 24 Apr. 2026

When garnished with the story of an impetuous son who rebelled against a Mughal emperor, that lamb broth does give a different kick. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026

For generations, broths and creamy soups have offered low-effort, high-reward comfort in the morning, when the body wants warmth before anything else. —The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026

Uncover pot add the remaining broth and the peas and raise heat to high; boil 2 minutes. —Mary Ann Esposito, Boston Herald, 22 Apr. 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