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

And dairy products that are fermented—a process by which milk is heated and combined with certain bacteria that break down the milk and convert it into a new product, like in yogurt and most cheeses—might be extra beneficial. —Mercey Livingston, SELF, 30 June 2025

With more than two billion probiotics in its formula, the rich yogurt benefits the gut flora, otherwise referred to as the microbiome. —Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 30 June 2025

Add berries to smoothies and yogurt, or eat them with a handful of almonds and walnuts. —Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 23 June 2025

The fruit can be added to smoothies, yogurt, cereal, and salads. —Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 17 June 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