English · Food & Drink
soup
/suːp/
[/suːp/]
liquid food
Beginnernoun
Definition
Soup is a liquid food made by boiling vegetables, meat, or fish in water or stock.
Example
On cold evenings nothing comforts him more than a steaming bowl of homemade chicken soup.
On cold evenings nothing comforts him more than a steaming bowl of homemade chicken soup.
Etymology
From Old French 'soupe' (broth poured on bread), of Germanic origin.
How & Where It’s Used
A comforting dish worldwide, eaten as a starter or a light meal.