Soup
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /suːp/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Soup is a noun meaning (figuratively) Any mixture or substance suggestive of soup consistency.
Meaning
(figuratively) Any mixture or substance suggestive of soup consistency.
More Meanings
- (uncommon) To feed: to provide with soup or a meal.
- (photography) To develop (film) in a (chemical) developing solution.
- Any of various dishes commonly made by combining liquids, such as water or stock, with other ingredients, such as meat and vegetables, that contribute the food value, flavor, and texture.
- Alternative form of sup (“to sip; to take a small amount of food or drink into the mouth, especially with a spoon”).
- Alternative form of sup (“a sip; a small amount of food or drink”).
- (obsolete) To proselytize by feeding the impoverished as long as they listen to one's preaching.
- (obsolete) To sweep.
Example Sentences
Pho is a traditional Vietnamese soup.
She cooked huge stock pots and souped her dogs once a day.
"I was so mad, I let him wait half an hour to-night before I souped him."
Soupes dorye. — Take gode almaunde mylke […] caste þher-to Safroun an Salt […]
Word Forms
- soups
- souping
- souped
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include bread, cream, potage, chowder, gravy, broth.
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