chicken soup
Chicken soup is a versatile dish often associated with comfort and healing, and it has various metaphorical uses.
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Definition
A2Culinary
(common)A soup made from chicken and often includes vegetables, noodles, or rice, typically served as comfort food.
Example
- She made a pot of chicken soup to help him recover from his cold.
- Chicken soup is a staple in many households during the winter.
B2Figurative
(metaphorical)A remedy or solution for a wide range of problems or ailments.
Example
- Laughter can be like chicken soup for the soul.
- A good night's sleep is often chicken soup for a stressed mind.
C1Historical
(technical, biochemistry, historical)An aqueous solution of nutrients used in experiments to detect microbial life on Mars.
Example
- The Viking lander used chicken soup to search for signs of life on Mars.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "chicken soup":
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