bouillon
Bouillon (noun) means a clear broth made by simmering meat, or a concentrated version of it sold as cubes or powder. Example: “She added a bouillon cube to the pot for extra flavour.”
How to use bouillon
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA simple meat or vegetable broth, often sold in concentrated cube or powder form.
Don't confuse with "bullion," which means gold or silver bars — the words sound similar but are unrelated.
Word forms
bouillons plural
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She added a _____ cube to the pot for extra flavour.
Etymology
From French bouillon, "broth," from bouillir, "to boil," ultimately from Latin bullire, "to bubble."
Rhymes for bouillon
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What does “bouillon” mean?
The word “bouillon” means a clear broth made by simmering meat, or a concentrated version of it sold as cubes or powder. In plain terms, a simple meat or vegetable broth, often sold in concentrated cube or powder form.
How do you pronounce “bouillon”?
“Bouillon” is pronounced BOO-yon (/ˈbʊlˌjɑn/ in IPA).
How do you use “bouillon” in a sentence?
Here is “bouillon” used in a sentence: “She added a bouillon cube to the pot for extra flavour.”
What part of speech is “bouillon”?
“Bouillon” is a noun.
Where does the word “bouillon” come from?
The word “bouillon” comes from Latin. From French bouillon, "broth," from bouillir, "to boil," ultimately from Latin bullire, "to bubble.".