yogurt

noun

yo·​gurt ˈyō-gərt How to pronounce yogurt (audio)
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

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She's swapped the high-calorie foods for yogurt, fruit and salads. — Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 28 June 2026 For extra creaminess, try topping your tacos with a spoonful of Greek yogurt or a sprinkle of cheese. — Morgan Pearson, Verywell Health, 30 June 2026 Mixing it into water, a protein shake or yogurt makes little difference. — Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 29 June 2026 Customization options include swapping sour cream for Greek yogurt and adding garnishes like bacon or herbs. — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for yogurt

Word History

Etymology

Turkish yoğurt

First Known Use

1625, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of yogurt was in 1625

Phrases Containing yogurt

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yogurt

noun
yo·​gurt
variants also yoghurt
ˈyō-gərt How to pronounce yogurt (audio)
: 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 How to pronounce yogurt (audio)
: 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

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