First Known Use: before 12th century
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broth
noun \ˈbrȯth\
: liquid in which food (such as meat) has been cooked
plural broths \ˈbrȯths, ˈbrȯthz\
Full Definition of BROTH
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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Origin of BROTH
Middle English, from Old English; akin to Old High German brod broth, Old English brēowan to brew — more at brew
BROTH Defined for Kids
broth
noun \ˈbrȯth\
Definition of BROTH for Kids
: the liquid in which a meat, fish, or vegetable has been cooked
Medical Dictionary
broth
noun \ˈbrȯth\
plural broths \ˈbrȯths, ˈbrȯthz\
Medical Definition of BROTH
1
: liquid in which meat or sometimes vegetable food has been cooked
2
: a fluid culture medium
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