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

Raisins are also super easy to sprinkle on yogurt, cereal, and salads, and can find their way into baked goods and even savory dinner dishes like pasta. —Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 13 Mar. 2026

Last year also saw the opening of Cymbiotika Wellness Café at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas where guests will be able to experience smoothies, juices, açai bowls, yogurt bowls, salads and wraps featuring the brand’s supplements. —Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 13 Mar. 2026

Healthy fats like olive oil, walnuts, seeds, sardines, egg yolks, and full-fat yogurt provide good fats such as monounsaturated fats and omega-3s. —Jillian Kubala, Health, 12 Mar. 2026

In the mornings, a table-service breakfast comes included with the nightly rate for hotel guests, and options include yogurt and granola, eggs Benedict, and oatmeal topped with fruit, plus a selection of coffee or juice. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Mar. 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