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

One-half cup serving of plain, low-fat Greek yogurt contains about 13 grams of protein, along with calcium to support strong bones. —Brianna Tobritzhofer, Health, 20 Feb. 2026

After that, choose four proteins to center meals around, including chicken, tofu, fish, beans and yogurt. —Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 20 Feb. 2026

The menu leaned into that comfort and richness with dishes like Amritsari machali (marinated fish), Punjabi gosht (lamb braised with onion, tomato, and yogurt), and sarson ka saag (mustard-greens prepared with ginger, garlic, and garam masala). —Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 20 Feb. 2026

The low-calorie, non-GMO, gluten-free snack is a healthy option for breakfast, as a yogurt topping, or as an on-the-go treat. —Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 20 Feb. 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