lassi

American  

[las-ee, luhs-ee] / ˈlæs i, ˈlʌs i /

noun

1. an Indian beverage of yogurt or buttermilk, water, and spices, often with the addition of fruit or sweetener.

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lassi British  

/ ˈlæsɪ /

noun

1. a cold drink made with yoghurt or buttermilk and flavoured with sugar, salt, or a mild spice

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Etymology

Origin of lassi

First recorded in 1875–80; from Hindi lassī, probably ultimately from Sanskrit rasaḥ “juice, liquid”

Example Sentences

In the Democratic primary, he explained ranked-choice voting with glasses of mango lassi.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 19, 2025

For a lighter option, try a mango lassi.

From New York Times • Apr. 21, 2023

For lassi is also the original digestif, a postprandial probiotic drink that cools the body while firing up the digestive system.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 24, 2022

The grab-and-go serves both, plus cocktails and the expected mango lassi.

From Washington Post • Jul. 25, 2022

His mother offers them glasses of frothy pink lassi, thick and sweet-tasting, flavored with rose water.

From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri