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

Two cans of seafood paella broth were dented enough to be sent to the garbage with Stop Sales. — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2026

Step 5 Pour 2 cups chicken stock or broth and 1 cup whole milk into pot; add a pinch of kosher salt. — Andy Baraghani, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Oct. 2026

Udon Fifty’s dark broth will be complemented by housemade noodles and tempura that’s lacquered with a proprietary blend. — Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Oct. 2026

Other offerings blend global flavors — like the birria ramen made with ramen noodles, cilantro and onions in a birria beef broth. — Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 29 Sep. 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