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

Grab-and-go options include fresh fruit, whole-grain low-sugar cereal, yogurt or smoothies and trail mix. — Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Aug. 2026

Foods high in water, fiber, and protein, such as Greek yogurt and whitefish, help increase satiety and support weight management. — Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 24 Aug. 2026

Wolff suggests simple options like toast with peanut butter or yogurt with fruit. — Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2026

Foods like yogurt, kefir, and kimchi can provide beneficial microbes, along with nutrients like fiber and protein. — Anthea Levi, HEALTH, 19 Aug. 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