: a beverage of fermented cow's milk

Examples of kefir in a Sentence

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For example, adding yogurt or kefir to your meal can boost protein intake. Merve Ceylan, Health, 4 Aug. 2025 Although low-fat kefir is typically made with cow's milk, its lactose content is generally low enough to be tolerated by people with lactose intolerance.1 5. Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 29 July 2025 Last September, researchers found ancient kefir cheese from Tarim Basin mummies dating back 3,500 years in western China. Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 31 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for kefir

Word History

Etymology

Russian

First Known Use

1884, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of kefir was in 1884

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“Kefir.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kefir. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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