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

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lassi

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

Today, you’ll find lassi on every Indian restaurant menu, tucked away with “drinks and desserts,” usually flavored with at least mango, though that is far from the only flavor.

From Seattle Times ● Aug. 24, 2022

"That's because Indians underestimate our home food even though it's so powerful and the flavours are second to none," says the 30-year-old who wooed judges with dishes like smoked lassi and kadhai paneer.

From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2022

I drank the lassi down, anxious to get away.

From "Homeless Bird" by Gloria Whelan