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

Swirl it into Greek yogurt for a breakfast that tastes like peak peach season. — Monti Carlo, AJC.com, 10 July 2026

In the morning there is fruit, granola, and yogurt, and during the day chips and other snacks are set out. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 July 2026

That is where high-protein snacks like cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, jerky, nuts and shakes come in. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson july 8, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 July 2026

Grated cucumber and tangy Greek yogurt beautifully cut through the richness of the meatballs. — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 8 July 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