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

My pick was the Tan Tan Men ramen, with chicken soy broth, sesame essence, ground pork, baby Bok choy, shredded leeks and chili oil. —Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 30 Apr. 2026

The lomo saltado sandwich is served with a cup of zippy, vinegary meat broth for dipping. —Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026

There are five soups on the GK menu, two of which are broths. —Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Apr. 2026

Instead of noodles, use leftover rice to give a simple broth more substance, Littley says. —Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 29 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