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

Photo by Desiree Nielsen, RD Cardamom Berry Chia Yogurt Bowl This recipe is basically a mashup of two breakfast classics: chia pudding and Greek yogurt bowls, according to Nielsen. —Caroline Tien, SELF, 27 Mar. 2025

Choose protein- and fiber-rich snacks — Nuts, seeds, yogurt and whole fruits keep you fuller longer. —Ximena Araya-Fischel, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025

Now, with demand for yogurt products rising, the company wants to make even more. —David Staats, Idaho Statesman, 21 Mar. 2025

The company continues to focus on its strategic initiatives, including the acquisition of Whitebridge Pet Brands and the divestiture of its Canada yogurt business. —Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 19 Mar. 2025

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