brewer's yeast

noun

: a yeast used or suitable for use in brewing

specifically : the dried pulverized cells of such a yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) used especially as a source of B-complex vitamins

Examples of brewer's yeast in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The researchers also found that the hydrophobic glass was effective in adhering to a species of yeast known as S. cerevisiae, commonly known as baker's or brewer's yeast. —Michael Franco, New Atlas, 2 Mar. 2025

Food With Brewer's Yeast Foods containing brewer's yeast, or Saccharomyces cerevisiae, can worsen HS symptoms. —Merve Ceylan, Health, 26 Dec. 2024

Things to Consider Keep in mind that brewer's yeast may interact with some medications, like those for diabetes, and can worsen symptoms of Crohn’s. —Shushy Rita Setrakian Ms, Verywell Health, 21 Feb. 2024

This supplement contains a combination of ingredients such as yucca schidigera extract and brewer's yeast, which help deter stool consumption while supporting optimal digestive health. —Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 24 July 2023

Each chew contains 5mg of full-spectrum CBD oil, plus protein-rich coconut flour, flaxseed meal, and brewer's yeast. —Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 4 July 2023

These all-natural chews are made with ingredients like garlic, brewer's yeast, and apple cider vinegar, which have natural repelling properties against fleas and ticks. —Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 27 June 2023

Some of the most effective deterrents are garlic and brewer's yeast. —Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 11 July 2022

Saccharomyces cerevisiae, also known as brewer's yeast, has long been vital for making ale, wine and bread. —Anna Funk, Discover Magazine, 5 Apr. 2019

Word History

First Known Use

1824, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for brewer's yeast

• beast
• ceased
• creased
• east
• feast
• fleeced
• geest
• greased
• leased
• least
• pieced
• priest

Kids Definition

brewer's yeast

noun

: a yeast used or suitable for use in brewing

also : the dried ground-up cells of such a yeast used as a source of the vitamin B complex

Medical Definition

brewer's yeast

noun

brew·​er's yeast ˈbrü-ərz- 

: the dried pulverized cells of a yeast of the genus Saccharomyces (S. cerevisiae) used in brewing and especially as a source of B-complex vitamins