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Definition of borscht

borscht

/bɔːrʃt/
borscht
Plural:borschts
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• noun

1

A tart, traditional soup of Eastern European origin, most commonly made with beetroot, which imparts a distinctive deep red color, and often served with a garnish of sour cream.

Example

"For dinner, the restaurant served a warm bowl of traditional Ukrainian borscht alongside freshly baked rye bread."

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed into English via Yiddish 'bortsht', ultimately from Ukrainian and Russian 'borshch'. The word originally referred to cow parsnip (Heracleum sphondylium), which was traditionally fermented to create the soup's tart flavor before being replaced by beetroot.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Borscht. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 18, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/borscht
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