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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A spoonful of miso melts into the broth, followed by a pour of coconut cream.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

An umami anchor follows: miso, a spoonful of broth concentrate, a shower of cheese.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026

He would also become one of the only people in the world to know the recipe for the broth.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

He took great gulps of the fish broth, and slowly, feeling better, he warmed to the talk with Deydey.

From "The Birchbark House" by Louise Erdrich