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

Meanwhile, General Mills is selling its North American yogurt business to Lactalis, which is acquiring the U.S. business, and Sodiaal, which is acquiring the Canadian business. —Louis Biscotti, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025

Beat flour mixture into egg mixture alternately with yogurt, beating until just combined after each addition, about 1 minute total. —Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 19 Jan. 2025

It’s served with a healthy helping of thick yogurt on the side, a traditional way to temper the heat. —Lenore T. Adkins, Bon Appétit, 14 Jan. 2025

Greek Yogurt With Berries Low-fat, plain Greek yogurt is low in calories yet high in protein. —Allison Herries, Verywell Health, 14 Jan. 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