Broth: meaning, definitions and examples
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broth
[ brษฮธ ]
food
A clear soup typically made by simmering meat, fish, or vegetables in water with various seasonings.
Synonyms
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broth |
Refers to a thin liquid made by simmering meat, vegetables, and sometimes bones. It is usually lighter than soup and can be consumed on its own or used as a base for other dishes.
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stock |
A rich and flavorful liquid made by slowly simmering bones, meat scraps, and vegetables, often used as a base for soups, sauces, and other dishes. It is more concentrated than broth.
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bouillon |
Often refers to a concentrated form of broth, typically sold as cubes or granules that dissolve in hot water. It is used to quickly add flavor to dishes.
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soup |
A liquid dish made by boiling ingredients like meat, vegetables, or fish. It can be thick or thin and is often served as a starter or a main course.
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Examples of usage
- The chicken broth was soothing on a cold day.
- She drank a bowl of hot broth to warm up.
cooking
The liquid in which meat, fish, or vegetables have been boiled; a thin soup.
Synonyms
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broth |
Typically refers to the liquid in which meat has been cooked. It can be used as a base for soups, stews, or sauces. Usually contains more solid ingredients like meat or vegetables than stock.
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stock |
A flavorful liquid made by simmering bones, meat, or vegetables. It is used as a base for soups, stews, and sauces. Stock is usually more flavorful and richer than broth.
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bouillon |
A clear, seasoned broth made by simmering meat, fish, or vegetables. Commonly used in French cuisine and often refers to a concentrated cube or powder used to make broth quickly.
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soup |
A liquid dish, typically made by boiling meat, fish, or vegetables in stock or water. It can have a wide range of ingredients and is often served as a starter or main course.
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Examples of usage
- Add some broth to the stew for extra flavor.
- The recipe calls for vegetable broth as a base.
figurative
The essence or underlying substance or cause of an action or condition.
Synonyms
cause, essence, underlying substance.
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broth |
This term is generally used in culinary contexts to describe a liquid in which meat, bones, or vegetables have been simmered. It serves as a base for soups, sauces, and gravies.
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essence |
This term is used in both philosophical and general contexts to refer to the intrinsic nature or indispensable quality of something that determines its character.
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underlying substance |
This term is used in both scientific and philosophical contexts to refer to the fundamental matter or core component of something, often something not immediately visible or obvious.
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cause |
This term is used in both general and scientific contexts to describe the reason or origin of an event, action, or condition.
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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:
๐ต๐น caldo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคถเฅเคฐเคฌเคพ (Shorba)
๐ฉ๐ช Brรผhe
๐ฎ๐ฉ kaldu
๐บ๐ฆ ะฑัะปัะนะพะฝ
๐ต๐ฑ bulion
๐ฏ๐ต ใใญใน (Burosu)
๐ซ๐ท bouillon
๐ช๐ธ caldo
๐น๐ท et suyu
๐ฐ๐ท ์ก์ (Yuksu)
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุฑู
๐จ๐ฟ vรฝvar
๐ธ๐ฐ vรฝvar
๐จ๐ณ ๆฑค (Tฤng)
๐ธ๐ฎ juha
๐ฎ๐ธ soรฐ
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะพัะฟะฐ
๐ฌ๐ช แฎแแ แชแ แแฃแแแแแ (khorts'i bulioni)
๐ฆ๐ฟ ษt suyu
๐ฒ๐ฝ caldo
Etymology
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 'broรพ,' 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.
See also: brother.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranked #11,012, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.
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- 11009 dissolving
- 11010 pancreatic
- 11011 squared
- 11012 broth
- 11013 handing
- 11014 vanish
- 11015 predicated
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