: a beverage of fermented cow's milk

Examples of kefir in a Sentence

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Radicchio leaves had been dressed with kefir and gorgonzola, the tart and the sweet funk offsetting the bitter. Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2026 Dump the bag into the blender, add kefir and coconut water, blend, and pour into a cup on the way out. Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 10 Mar. 2026 Built around yogurt or kefir and collagen rather than protein powder, this smoothie delivers probiotics, amino acids and natural fruit sugars without a trip to the supplement aisle. Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 10 Mar. 2026 Drinks like kefir, beetroot juice, and ginger tea can help with digestion. Lauren Manaker Ms, Health, 4 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for kefir

Word History

Etymology

Russian

First Known Use

1884, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of kefir was in 1884

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“Kefir.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kefir. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.

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