yogurt

or yo·ghurt

[ yoh-gert ]

noun

1. a tart, custardlike food made from milk curdled by the action of bacterial cultures, sometimes sweetened or flavored.

yogurt

/ ˈjɒɡ-; ˈjəʊɡət /

noun

1. a thick custard-like food prepared from milk that has been curdled by bacteria, often sweetened and flavoured with fruit, chocolate, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of yogurt¹

First recorded in 1615–25; from Turkish yoğurt

Word History and Origins

Origin of yogurt¹

C19: from Turkish yoğurt

Example Sentences

It is what makes beer and wine possible, and has long been used to whip up kitchen-table fixtures such as kimchi, sauerkraut, and yogurt.

From Salon

Her rose-tinted beverage uses a gin base washed in strawberries and Greek yogurt, topped with Prosecco and sparkling water.

From Salon

Fermented foods such as sauerkraut, kimchi, yogurt, kefir and miso help replenish beneficial bacteria and restore gut balance.

From Salon

What’s inside varies greatly — some contain only fruit, while others have a mix of vegetables, grains, yogurt and even meat.

From Los Angeles Times

Her favorite snacks were peanut butter, yogurt, berries and honey.

From Los Angeles Times