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

And Sourmilk’s probiotic yogurt bar with mix-ins returns from last year. —Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 15 June 2026

But there aren’t many meals where a bowl of the creamy cucumber-yogurt sauce wouldn’t be welcome. —Georgina Hayden, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 June 2026

Low-fat Greek yogurt adds satisfying protein and calcium, a key mineral involved in blood sugar regulation and bone health. —Jennifer Berger, Verywell Health, 15 June 2026

Don't skip dessert, the yogurt, caramel, and matcha mousse has become a signature. —Jenn Rice, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026

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