Soup
/suːp/noun
A liquid dish, typically savory, made by boiling ingredients such as meat, vegetables, or grains in water.
Did you know?The word 'soup' stems from the Latin 'suppa', meaning 'bread soaked in broth', which ties it to ancient ceremonial practices of sharing food.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*sekw-
“to follow, to flow, hinting at the flowing nature of liquids.”
Latin
Latin
suppa
“bread soaked in broth, used as a foundational food in early meals.”
Old French
Old French
soupe
“a broth or liquid food, often served at the beginning of a meal.”
Middle English
Middle English
soupe
“a liquid dish made from boiling meat or vegetables.”
Modern English
English
soup
“a general term for various liquid dishes, often rich and hearty.”
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