What does SOUPS mean?

Parts of Speech: Noun, Verb

Definitions:

• Noun: A liquid dish, typically savory and made by cooking meat, fish, or vegetables in stock or water. (e.g. "She made a delicious soup for dinner.")
• Verb: To increase the power or efficiency of something, especially a machine. (e.g. "He souped up his car with a new engine.")

Pronunciations:

• US: /suːps/
• UK: /suːps/

Origin and Usage: The word "soup" originated from the Old French word "soupe" which means "broth" or "soup". It has been used in English since the 14th century. It is commonly used to refer to a liquid dish made by cooking meat, fish, or vegetables in stock or water. It can also be used as a verb to mean to increase the power or efficiency of something, especially a machine.

Synonyms: Broth, stew, chowder, bisque, consommé.

Related Words: Broth, sauce, stock, cream, bisque.

Example Sentences:

• She made a delicious soup for dinner.
• He likes to soup up his car with new parts.
• They enjoyed a warm bowl of soup on a cold winter day.
• He added some spices to the soup to give it more flavor.