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

Greek yogurt, which is made when regular yogurt is strained to remove liquid whey, has a thicker consitence and more sour taste—along with a higher protien content plus less carbs and sugar. —Jahnavi Rapaka, Vogue, 21 Mar. 2026

Breakfast is served a la carte and includes standard items like eggs, pastries, and yogurt, as well as local specialties like a tasty budino di riso (a Tuscan pastry made with rice pudding). —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Mar. 2026

Stir a tablespoon of chia seeds or ground flaxseed into oatmeal, yogurt or smoothies. —Leeann Weintraub, Daily News, 18 Mar. 2026

Mix 2 tablespoons water into the yogurt, then add the yogurt to the batter in 2 batches, beating on low speed until combined after each addition. —Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 17 Mar. 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