World Languages Lexicon
10 Language-to-English DictionariesChicken soup
/ˈtʃɪk.ən suːp/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A clear or rich soup made by boiling chicken, often with vegetables and noodles or rice.
"She prepared a steaming bowl of chicken soup when she felt a cold coming on." - 2
Used metaphorically to describe something that provides emotional comfort, healing, or reassurance.
"Listening to his grandfather's stories was like chicken soup for his troubled soul."
Thesaurus & Semantic Spectrum
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the combination of the Middle English words 'chiken' (from Old English 'cicen') and 'soup' (ultimately from Germanic roots via Old French 'soupe'). Historically utilized across ancient cultures not only as a nutritional staple but also as a traditional folk remedy for colds and respiratory ailments.
Which of the following is the closest synonym for "Chicken soup"?
10 Global Lexicons: How "Chicken soup" is said worldwide
Click any language below to open its dedicated Language to English dictionary page with native script & transliteration
soupe de poulet
Transliteration: soup de poo-lay
"Il a mangé de la soupe de poulet pour se remonter le moral."
Hühnersuppe
Transliteration: hueh-ner-zup-pe
"Bei einer Erkältung hilft oft eine heiße Hühnersuppe."
zuppa di pollo
Transliteration: dzup-pa di pol-lo
"La nonna ha preparato un'ottima zuppa di pollo."
sopa de pollo
Transliteration: so-pa de po-yo
"La sopa de pollo es excelente cuando estás enfermo."
canja de galinha
Transliteration: kan-ʒa dʒi ɡa-li-ɲɐ
"Minha mãe fez canja de galinha para o jantar."
चिकन सूप
Transliteration: chikan sup
"सर्दी में गरम चिकन सूप पीना अच्छा होता है।"
鸡汤
Transliteration: jītāng
"感冒的时候喝一碗热鸡汤会舒服很多。"
치킨 수프
Transliteration: chikin supeu
"감기에 걸렸을 때 따뜻한 치킨 수프를 먹었습니다."
チキンスープ
Transliteration: chikin sūpu
"風邪をひいたので母がチキンスープを作ってくれた。"
Related Vocabulary Words to Explore
View all English termsA volatile, flammable, colorless liquid ketone with a characteristic pungent odor, widely used as an organic solvent and in the manufacture of plastics and other chemicals.
An intensive training program in human potential and personal awareness popular in the 1970s.
Designating a word or expression whose meaning is dependent on the context in which it is used, such as time, place, or the identity of the speaker.
Explore Nuanced Synonyms for "Chicken soup"
Discover exact matches, context-specific alternatives, and antonyms with intensity ratings in the VocabDictionary Thesaurus.
Enhance Your Writing & Grammar Precision
Linguistic Origins & Word Stories
View all stories →How Are Palisade Cells Adapted for Photosynthesis (and Why Are They Called 'Palisade')?
Palisade mesophyll cells are column-shaped, densely packed with chloroplasts, and positioned near the leaf's upper surface to maximize light absorption for photosynthesis. Their name comes from the French word for a defensive fence of wooden stakes, referencing their tightly aligned, upright cellular structure.
What is a SLOT SWOT Analysis and How Do You Actually Do One?
A SLOT SWOT analysis is an expanded strategic planning framework that blends personal or organizational 'SLOT' (Strengths, Limitations, Opportunities, Threats) metrics with traditional 'SWOT' dynamics. It provides a granular approach to evaluating internal capabilities against external market realities.