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

After fermentation, Greek yogurt is strained multiple times to remove the excess liquid and whey, giving it a smooth, creamy texture.39 A 5.3-ounce container of Greek nonfat vanilla yogurt provides 13 grams of protein.40 15. —Lindsey Desoto, Health, 19 Feb. 2025

Overall, the study authors did not observe a significant link between regular yogurt consumption and colorectal cancer incidence. —Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 14 Feb. 2025

The key is spreading your intake throughout the day, incorporating high-quality sources like lean meats, fish, eggs, Greek yogurt, tempeh and legumes. —Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 12 Feb. 2025

The new yogurt study adds to a growing body of evidence that shows the connection between diet, the gut microbiome and the risk of colorectal cancer, said co-author Dr. Andrew T. Chan, chief of clinical and translational epidemiology at Massachusetts General Hospital. —Adrianna Rodriguez, USA TODAY, 12 Feb. 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