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

Examples of broth in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Chien and Wu take turns swishing the meat around in the hot broth, then dunking the slices into their prepared sauces. Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2024 If vegetable broth is your preferred base for soups and stews, this can work as a substitute here. Erin Hooker, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Mar. 2024 Cardi continued her video by poured her lemon mixture into the open egg and took a sip of the broth, before immediately gagging. Charlotte Phillipp, Peoplemag, 8 Mar. 2024 For example, broths and stews with meat and cabbage, which have been a staple in Europe’s Atlantic region for centuries, are Celtic in origin. Christian Mysliwiec, Fox News, 5 Mar. 2024 Featuring a creamy broth, roasted chicken, savory vegetables and a crown of fluffy dumplings, the iconic comfort food requires only one pot and about 30 minutes. Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 23 Feb. 2024 Four ounces of cream cheese per batch goes a long way in making the broth even more luxurious and rich. Nick Siano, Sacramento Bee, 20 Feb. 2024 The chard and the half-and-half create a sort of light broth at the bottom of the shakshuka, which holds so much flavor and is one of the dish’s charms. Emily Weinstein, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Mar. 2024 Like at other hot pot restaurants, diners at Space Hot Pot will be served a simmering pot of broth. Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 5 Mar. 2024

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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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Cite this Entry

“Broth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/broth. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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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