soup
UK: suːp | US: suːp
n. a liquid dish, typically made by boiling meat, fish, or vegetables in stock or water
n. (informal) a difficult or messy situation
The word "soup" comes from the Old French "soupe," meaning "broth" or "liquid food," which itself derives from the Late Latin "suppa," referring to bread soaked in broth. This Latin term likely has Germanic roots, linked to the Proto-Germanic "*supô" (to sip or drink). The concept of soup as a staple dish evolved alongside culinary practices, emphasizing its role as a nourishing, easily digestible meal.
She made a delicious tomato soup for dinner.
After the rain, the streets were a soup of mud and leaves.
He sipped the hot soup slowly to soothe his sore throat.
The chef specializes in traditional French soups.
(Informal) Their plans turned into a soup when the flight was canceled.