broth

[brawth, broth] / brɔθ, brɒθ /

NOUN

soup, usually clear

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bouillon chowder porridge puree

STRONG

borscht bowl brew concoction decoction dishwater distillation elixir fluid gumbo potage potpourri pottage splash stock vichyssoise

WEAK

consommé hodge-podge olio

Example Sentences

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Warm curry paste or ginger and garlic in oil, then add coconut milk and broth.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

Add a can of white beans and a few cups of broth, then let it simmer briefly.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

Nourishment, comfort, stability in the form of broth and steady hands.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026

“It’s been 50 years and we’re still learning what the broth can do for the skin.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

She placed a cup to my mouth and I drank a hot broth.

From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff