yogurt

noun

yo·​gurt ˈyō-gərt How to pronounce yogurt (audio)
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

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Basically, there are two major groups of Lactobacillus bacteria—one originating from Russia, which is the one most used globally for making yogurt and cheese, and another one from Tibet. Popular Science Staff, Popular Science, 6 Nov. 2024 Sour cream: Swap with Greek yogurt or crème fraîche for a similar tangy flavor. Stacey Ballis, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2024 Greek yogurt is typically more protein-dense than regular yogurt. Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Health, 29 Oct. 2024 What’s inside varies greatly — some contain only fruit, while others have a mix of vegetables, grains, yogurt and even meat. Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 25 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for yogurt 

Word History

Etymology

Turkish yoğurt

First Known Use

1625, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of yogurt was in 1625

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“Yogurt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/yogurt. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

yogurt

noun
yo·​gurt
variants also yoghurt
: 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
: 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

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