soup
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Noun — A liquid dish made by cooking meat, vegetables, or other ingredients in stock or water.
How to use soup
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Old French soupe ("sopped bread"), from Late Latin suppa, related to "sop" and "supper."
Full origin of soup →Frequently asked questions
What does “soup” mean?
The word “soup” means a liquid dish made by cooking meat, vegetables, or other ingredients in stock or water. In plain terms, a cooked liquid dish, or loosely, any thick mixture or mess.
How do you pronounce “soup”?
“Soup” is pronounced soop (/sup/ in IPA).
How do you use “soup” in a sentence?
Here is “soup” used in a sentence: “She warmed up a bowl of tomato soup for lunch.”
What part of speech is “soup”?
“Soup” is a noun.
Where does the word “soup” come from?
The word “soup” comes from Late Latin. From Old French soupe ("sopped bread"), from Late Latin suppa, related to "sop" and "supper.".
Is “soup” a common word?
“Soup” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A1 level.
How many meanings does “soup” have?
“Soup” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a liquid dish made by cooking meat, vegetables, or other ingredients in stock or water.
What is the difference between soup and broth?
Broth is a thin, clear savoury liquid made by simmering meat, bones, or vegetables. Soup is the broader dish and is often thicker, containing chunks of meat, vegetables, or other ingredients cooked in that liquid.
What is the difference between soup and stew?
Soup is more liquid and is usually eaten with a spoon, while a stew has much less liquid, larger chunks of ingredients, and is often eaten with a fork. Stews are generally cooked longer to thicken and concentrate the flavours.
What verbs commonly go with 'soup'?
Common collocations include 'make soup', 'heat up soup', and 'have a bowl of soup'. People also speak of 'canned soup', 'homemade soup', and 'soup of the day'.