(pot-liqu-or) 3 syllables

Definition

noun. The liquid that remains after cooking vegetables, especially greens, in water, often used as a broth or soup base.

Example Sentence

The chef used pot liquor as a base for the flavorful soup.

More Example Sentences

After boiling the greens, she saved the pot liquor for later use.

Synonyms

broth; stock; soup

Antonyms

solid; dry; crust

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