soup

[suหp]

soup Definition

a liquid dish, typically savory and made by cooking meat, fish, or vegetables in stock or water.

Using soup: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "soup" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I had a bowl of soup for lunch.

  • Example

    She made a delicious chicken noodle soup.

  • Example

    The soup was too salty for my taste.

  • Example

    He ordered a tomato soup as an appetizer.

soup Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with soup

  • a place where free food is served to those who are homeless or in need

    Example

    The church runs a soup kitchen every Saturday to help the homeless.

  • a series of books containing inspirational and motivational stories

    Example

    She read 'Chicken Soup for the Soul' when she needed some inspiration.

  • a type of soup that contains noodles in the shape of letters of the alphabet, or a situation or organization that is confusing because it has too many acronyms or abbreviations

    Example

    The new employee was overwhelmed by all the acronyms and felt like he was in alphabet soup.

๐Ÿ“Œ

Summary: soup in Brief

The term 'soup' [suหp] refers to a liquid dish made by cooking meat, fish, or vegetables in stock or water. It can be savory and served as a meal or appetizer, such as 'He ordered a tomato soup as an appetizer.' Phrases like 'soup kitchen' refer to places where free food is served to those in need, while 'alphabet soup' describes a confusing situation with too many acronyms.

How do native speakers use this expression?