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/bɔːrʃ/
Meaning & Definition
noun
A traditional Eastern European soup made primarily from beets, often including ingredients such as cabbage, potatoes, carrots, and meat or vegetable broth.
She served a steaming bowl of borsch garnished with fresh dill and a dollop of sour cream.
A hearty soup that is commonly associated with Ukrainian cuisine but is also popular in several other countries.
During the winter months, nothing warms you up better than a hot bowl of borsch.
A dish that varies in flavor and appearance based on regional recipes, but universally features beets as a key ingredient.
The family recipe for borsch was a cherished tradition passed down through generations.
Etymology
From Russian 'борщ' (borshch), possibly derived from a Slavic word for 'hogweed' or 'beetroot'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
borscht belt
A term for a region popular with Jewish vacationers, often associated with summer resorts.
serve borscht
To provide or offer borscht as a dish during a meal.
Related Words
sour cream
A dairy product often used as a topping for borsch.
beetroot
A vegetable that is a primary ingredient in borsch.
Slang Meanings
To have a quick meal.
Let's borsch it and grab a quick bite before the meeting.
Something that is mixed together chaotically.
His room was a total borsch of clothes and papers.