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

Top with a creamy topping made with yogurt, maple syrup, and half-and-half; plus crunchy pistachios. —Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 12 Dec. 2025

It’s offered through an open buffet that includes everything from Greek yogurt to made-to-order omelets and a plethora of pastries. —Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 12 Dec. 2025

Fermented foods such as yogurt, pickles, kimchi, and sourdough bread are also high in probiotics. —Kaitlin Vogel, Health, 11 Dec. 2025

Some fermented foods can be high in sodium or sugar (like kimchi and miso or yogurt, kefir, and kombucha, respectively), so that can be something to watch out for. —Caroline Tien, SELF, 10 Dec. 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