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

Food is simple but high quality, with a range of delicious jams, fresh pastries, yogurts, and granola. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026

On a plate like morog polao — cumin-scented rice with chicken in fragrant yogurt sauce — Jibran encouraged me to order a side of dal, pour some over the rice and mash in the bhorta. — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026

Consider combining fruits with nuts, Greek yogurt, cheese, or seeds for this effect. — Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 5 Nov. 2026

Try them with plain yogurt or oatmeal, blend them into a smoothie, or enjoy them on their own. — Lindsey Desoto, HEALTH, 4 Nov. 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