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

An egg and a piece of toast or some yogurt and fruit is fine. —Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 6 Dec. 2025

Cubes of salty paneer get coated in Greek yogurt, aromatics, and lemon juice before they’re scorched in the oven. —The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 Dec. 2025

Add chia seeds and raspberries to oatmeal, yogurt, or salads. —Sherri Gordon, Health, 5 Dec. 2025

Lassi Lassi is a traditional Indian drink made from yogurt and often blended with fruit or spices like cardamom. —Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 5 Dec. 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