: a beverage of fermented cow's milk

Examples of kefir in a Sentence

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Cottage Cheese If yogurt or kefir isn’t your thing, cottage cheese is another great option, especially for breakfast. Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 23 Feb. 2026 In the six-week study, people who took the kefir-and-fiber combination showed the biggest drop in markers linked to whole-body inflammation. Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 15 Feb. 2026 In addition to providing high-quality protein, fermented dairy products like kefir, cottage cheese, and Greek yogurt contain anti-inflammatory compounds that support overall health. Jillian Kubala, Health, 10 Feb. 2026 Use kefir or yogurt in smoothies or with breakfast cereals. Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 5 Feb. 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 1 Mar. 2026.

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