broth
noun
ˈbrȯth 
plural broths ˈbrȯths ˈbrȯt͟hz
ˈbrȯt͟hz 1
: liquid in which meat, fish, cereal grains, or vegetables have been cooked : stock
chicken broth
2
: a fluid culture medium
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web While ramen is usually all about the broth, abura soba’s appeal lies in part in its customization potential — every bowl can be unique and, without liquid, there’s no risk of soggy toppings. 
Elena Kadvany, San Francisco Chronicle, 9 May 2022 The rich miso broth gets a nice peppery bite from turnip greens and ginger. Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Aug. 2022 The rice, the chicken and the accompanying broth all deliver a smack of ginger, garlic and shallots. Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2022 Stir in 1 cup of the reserved chicken cooking broth, adding an additional cup if needed. Morgan Hines, USA TODAY, 12 Aug. 2022 The chicken broth in this homemade recipe (which also calls for flour, oats, dry milk, eggs, peanut butter, and bananas) helps make these treats stand out among traditional peanut butter biscuits. Corinne Sullivan, Woman's Day, 28 June 2022 Nicknamed sancocho, the broth’s full name is sancocho de gallina Panameño. Antonia Mufarech, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 June 2022 Tender chunks of chicken pack the golden broth, gently herby and crammed with a fistful of carrots, celery, onion and egg noodles. Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 20 June 2022 The broth is seasoned with a quick, gremolata-like mix of scallion, garlic and sea salt. New York Times, 13 June 2022 See More
Elena Kadvany, San Francisco Chronicle, 9 May 2022 The rich miso broth gets a nice peppery bite from turnip greens and ginger. Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Aug. 2022 The rice, the chicken and the accompanying broth all deliver a smack of ginger, garlic and shallots. Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2022 Stir in 1 cup of the reserved chicken cooking broth, adding an additional cup if needed. Morgan Hines, USA TODAY, 12 Aug. 2022 The chicken broth in this homemade recipe (which also calls for flour, oats, dry milk, eggs, peanut butter, and bananas) helps make these treats stand out among traditional peanut butter biscuits. Corinne Sullivan, Woman's Day, 28 June 2022 Nicknamed sancocho, the broth’s full name is sancocho de gallina Panameño. Antonia Mufarech, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 June 2022 Tender chunks of chicken pack the golden broth, gently herby and crammed with a fistful of carrots, celery, onion and egg noodles. Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 20 June 2022 The broth is seasoned with a quick, gremolata-like mix of scallion, garlic and sea salt. New York Times, 13 June 2022 See More 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
Kids Definition
broth
noun
ˈbrȯth
: the liquid in which a meat, fish, or vegetable has been cooked
Medical Definition
broth
noun
ˈbrȯth
plural broths ˈbrȯths ˈbrȯt͟hz
ˈbrȯt͟hz 1
: liquid in which meat or sometimes vegetable food has been cooked
2
: a fluid culture medium