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

The two diets specify the importance of low-fat or no-fat cheese and yogurts, like low-fat Greek yogurt or cottage cheese. —Alexa Mikhail, Fortune, 15 Apr. 2025

Dairy products, such as yogurt, cheese, and milk, are excellent sources of calcium and contain protein. —Carrie Madormo, Rn, Mph, Verywell Health, 14 Apr. 2025

Examples of protein-rich foods include cottage cheese, shrimp, tuna, Greek yogurt, lentils, chicken breast, navy beans, and salmon. —Jillian Kubala, Health, 14 Apr. 2025

Top foods: Bananas, potatoes, yogurt, avocados, beans. —Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2025

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