Soup: meaning, definitions and examples

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soup

[ suːp ]

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food

A liquid dish, typically made by boiling meat, fish, or vegetables in stock or water.

Synonyms

bisque, broth, stew

Examples of usage

She made a delicious vegetable soup for dinner.
I like to have a bowl of hot soup on a cold day.

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informal

Gossip; information, usually of a personal or sensational nature.

Synonyms

chatter, gossip, rumors

Examples of usage

There's a lot of soup about their relationship in the office.
She loves to stir the soup and spread rumors.

Translations

Translations of the word "soup" in other languages:

🇵🇹 sopa

🇮🇳 सूप

🇩🇪 Suppe

🇮🇩 sup

🇺🇦 суп

🇵🇱 zupa

🇯🇵 スープ

🇫🇷 soupe

🇪🇸 sopa

🇹🇷 çorba

🇰🇷 수프

🇸🇦 حساء

🇨🇿 polévka

🇸🇰 polievka

🇨🇳 汤

🇸🇮 juha

🇮🇸 súpa

🇰🇿 сорпа

🇬🇪 სუპი

🇦🇿 şorba

🇲🇽 sopa

Word origin

The word 'soup' has a long history, dating back to the Middle Ages. It comes from the Old French word 'soupe', which originally meant a piece of bread soaked in broth. Over time, the meaning evolved to refer to the liquid food itself, and it became a staple in many cultures around the world.