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

For her signature chicken tikka dish, Kajari marinates the chicken for four hours in yogurt, turmeric, garlic-ginger paste and chile powder. —Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026

Beans, peas and lentils, nuts and seeds, lean meats such as chicken and turkey, fish, dairy products like milk and yogurt, and soy products such as tofu are all good sources of protein, according to Harvard Health. —Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 2 June 2026

Dog-friendly flavors like peanut butter, yogurt or even meat options like chicken and beef will not only have your pet salivating, but these ingredients are also generally safe for your dog. —Bestreviews, Mercury News, 2 June 2026

Add lemon juice and salt to taste, then pour in just enough warm water (a tablespoon at a time) until the hummus is similar in texture to thick Greek yogurt. —Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 June 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