Broth: meaning, definitions and examples

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broth

[ brɒθ ]

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food

A clear soup typically made by simmering meat, fish, or vegetables in water with various seasonings.

Synonyms

bouillon, soup, stock

Examples of usage

The chicken broth was soothing on a cold day.
She drank a bowl of hot broth to warm up.

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cooking

The liquid in which meat, fish, or vegetables have been boiled; a thin soup.

Synonyms

bouillon, soup, stock

Examples of usage

Add some broth to the stew for extra flavor.
The recipe calls for vegetable broth as a base.

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figurative

The essence or underlying substance or cause of an action or condition.

Synonyms

cause, essence, underlying substance

Examples of usage

Love is the broth that nourishes a healthy relationship.
Trust is the broth of a strong friendship.

Translations

Translations of the word "broth" in other languages:

🇵🇹 caldo

🇮🇳 शोरबा (Shorba)

🇩🇪 Brühe

🇮🇩 kaldu

🇺🇦 бульйон

🇵🇱 bulion

🇯🇵 ブロス (Burosu)

🇫🇷 bouillon

🇪🇸 caldo

🇹🇷 et suyu

🇰🇷 육수 (Yuksu)

🇸🇦 مرق

🇨🇿 vývar

🇸🇰 vývar

🇨🇳 汤 (Tāng)

🇸🇮 juha

🇮🇸 soð

🇰🇿 сорпа

🇬🇪 ხორცი ბულიონი (khorts'i bulioni)

🇦🇿 ət suyu

🇲🇽 caldo

Word origin

The word 'broth' has Old English origins, with the meaning of 'liquid in which food has been cooked' dating back to the 14th century. It is derived from the Old English word 'broþ,' which means 'broth' or 'soup.' Broth has been a staple in various cuisines around the world for centuries, known for its nourishing and comforting qualities.