kefir

noun

ke·​fir ke-ˈfir  ˈkē-fər  ˈke-fər 

: a beverage of fermented cow's milk

Examples of kefir in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Greek yogurt, eggs, kefir, and chicken are high-protein snacks. — Jillian Kubala, HEALTH, 18 Aug. 2026

Drinking kefir may improve gut health by promoting beneficial bacteria and lowering zonulin levels. — Jillian Kubala, Health, 23 July 2026

Systolic Blood Pressure May Decrease Research suggests kefir can lower blood pressure, especially systolic blood pressure (the upper number in a blood pressure reading). — Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 29 June 2026

The same principle applies to other cultured dairy—yogurt or kefir work in a similar way. — Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 May 2026

Word History

Etymology

Russian

First Known Use

1884, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for kefir

• zephyr