yogurt

noun

yo·​gurt ˈyō-gərt 

variants or less commonly yoghurt

: a fermented slightly acid often flavored semisolid food made of milk and milk solids to which cultures of two bacteria (Lactobacillus bulgaricus and Streptococcus thermophilus) have been added

Examples of yogurt in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Combine chopped chicken or eggs with mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, and chopped herbs for a simple, high-protein salad. —Jillian Kubala, Health, 4 Nov. 2024

They can be added to yogurt with granola and flax seeds; they can be sprinkled on avocado toast with feta cheese. —Ana Morales, Vogue, 1 Nov. 2024

Greek yogurt, nuts and seeds, whole grain crackers, cheese, pickles, and eggs are some popular options. —Suzanne Hayes, Parents, 31 Oct. 2024

Only two life forms — lactobacilli, found in yogurt, and Borrelia burgdorferi, which is responsible for Lyme disease — are currently not dependent on iron. —Hannah Peart, NBC News, 22 Oct. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Turkish yoğurt

First Known Use

1625, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing yogurt

• frozen yogurt

Kids Definition

yogurt

noun

yo·​gurt

variants also yoghurt

ˈyō-gərt 

: a slightly acidic semisolid food that is often flavored and sweetened and is made of milk that has been soured by the addition of bacteria

Medical Definition

yogurt

noun

yo·​gurt

variants also yoghurt

ˈyō-gərt 

: a fermented slightly acid often flavored semisolid food made of milk and milk solids to which cultures of bacteria of the genus Lactobacillus (L. bulgarius) and Streptococcus (S. thermophilus) have been added