broth
broth Lexical Profile
broth Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A savory liquid made by simmering meat, poultry, fish, or vegetables in water, often served alone or used as a base for soups and sauces.
"She sipped on a warm bowl of chicken broth to help soothe her sore throat."
A liquid medium containing nutrients, used for the laboratory culture of bacteria or other microorganisms.
"The researcher inoculated the nutrient broth with the bacterial strain and placed it in the incubator."
Word Nuance & Usage
In culinary terminology, 'broth' is typically seasoned and simmered with meat so it can be consumed on its own, whereas 'stock' is usually unseasoned, simmered with bones, and meant primarily as an ingredient.
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Old English 'broþ', of Germanic origin; related to the verb 'brew'.
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