plural broths ˈbrȯths How to pronounce broth (audio) ˈbrȯt͟hz How to pronounce broth (audio)
1
: liquid in which meat, fish, cereal grains, or vegetables have been cooked : stock
chicken broth
2
: a fluid culture medium

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That being said, making homemade broth ahead of time and storing it in the freezer for two to three months is perfectly safe. Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 21 Nov. 2024 Add Broth Stir 1 cup broth into pan drippings from roasted turkey in roasting pan, scraping up any browned bits from bottom of pan. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Nov. 2024 My husband enjoyed the soy vegan ramen's flavorful broth. Jessica Boehm, Axios, 19 Nov. 2024 While the exact amount of protein varies depending on the brand, the average bone broth contains just 10 grams of protein per one and one-half cup. Audrey Bruno, SELF, 4 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for broth 

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of broth was before the 12th century

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“Broth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/broth. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

broth

noun
plural broths ˈbrȯths How to pronounce broth (audio) ˈbrȯt͟hz How to pronounce broth (audio)
1
: liquid in which food has been cooked
2
: a fluid culture medium

Medical Definition

broth

noun
plural broths ˈbrȯths How to pronounce broth (audio) ˈbrȯt͟hz How to pronounce broth (audio)
1
: liquid in which meat or sometimes vegetable food has been cooked
2
: a fluid culture medium

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