noun
Uncommon
broth
broth
Broth (noun) means the flavoured liquid left over after meat, vegetables, or bones have been simmered in water. Example: “She used chicken broth as the base for the soup.”
noun
1
The flavoured liquid left over after meat, vegetables, or bones have been simmered in water.
"She used chicken broth as the base for the soup."
"Simmer the bones for a few hours to make a rich broth."
2
A thin soup made from broth plus other ingredients like vegetables or diced meat.
"He warmed up a bowl of vegetable broth for lunch."
How to use broth
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe savoury liquid you get from boiling meat, bones, or veg — or a light soup made from it.
Common mistake
Often used interchangeably with "stock", though stock is usually unseasoned and used as a cooking base, while broth is seasoned and can be drunk on its own.
Easily confused with
Common pairings
chicken broth
a bowl of broth
simmer in broth
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Word forms
- Plural
- broths
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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.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for broth
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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.
