Pronunciation

/suːp/

Definitions

Noun

1. Soup: A liquid dish typically made by boiling vegetables, meat, or grains with water or broth, often served hot.
   • Example: “I love to eat a hearty bowl of vegetable soup on cold days.”
2. Consistency: The texture or thickness of a liquid, especially a thickened liquid like gravy or sauce.
   • Example: “This soup has a smooth and creamy consistency.”

Verb

1. To serve soup: To offer or provide a bowl of soup to someone as a meal or course.
   • Example: “The chef serves a variety of soups every day for lunch.”
2. To drink soup: To consume soup as part of one’s meal.
   • Example: “She sipped her soup slowly, enjoying the warm flavors.”

Noun (informal)

1. A meal: In some contexts, soup can be used informally to refer to a light or simple meal.
   • Example: “We had soup for dinner last night.”

Phrases

• “Enjoy a bowl of soup” implies taking pleasure in a serving of soup.
• “Hearty soup” describes a filling and substantial meal.
• “Warm soup on a cold evening” is a comforting image.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The chef prepared a flavorful chicken noodle soup for the lunch special.”
• Verb: “I usually start my day with a cup of tomato soup.”
• Informal: “Just a bowl of soup and bread will do for me tonight.”

Synonyms

• Broth
• Stew
• Chili
• Chowder
• Gloop (informal, informal name for thick soup)
• Gravy (for the thicker, sauce-like consistency)