broth
1 synonyms and 0 antonyms for broth, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The flavoured liquid left over after meat, vegetables, or bones have been simmered in water.
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Etymology
From Old English broþ, related to "brew" — broth is literally what you get from brewing meat or vegetables in water.
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What does “broth” mean?
The word “broth” means the flavoured liquid left over after meat, vegetables, or bones have been simmered in water. In plain terms, the savoury liquid you get from boiling meat, bones, or veg — or a light soup made from it.
How do you pronounce “broth”?
“Broth” is pronounced broth (/bɹɔθ/ in IPA).
How do you use “broth” in a sentence?
Here is “broth” used in a sentence: “She used chicken broth as the base for the soup.”
What part of speech is “broth”?
“Broth” is a noun.
Where does the word “broth” come from?
The word “broth” comes from Old English. From Old English broþ, related to "brew" — broth is literally what you get from brewing meat or vegetables in water.
Is “broth” a common word?
“Broth” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “broth” have?
“Broth” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the flavoured liquid left over after meat, vegetables, or bones have been simmered in water.