yogurt

American  

[yoh-gert] / ˈyoʊ gərt /

Or yoghurt

noun

1. a tart, custardlike food made from milk curdled by the action of bacterial cultures, sometimes sweetened or flavored.

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yogurt British  

/ ˈjɒɡ-, ˈjəʊɡət /

noun

1. a thick custard-like food prepared from milk that has been curdled by bacteria, often sweetened and flavoured with fruit, chocolate, etc

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Etymology

Origin of yogurt

First recorded in 1615–25; from Turkish yoğurt

Example Sentences

A seasonal salad and dollops of spiced yogurt round out plates.

From The Wall Street Journal

Fold a touch of Greek yogurt into hand-whipped cream: the yogurt keeps it airy and adds a subtle tang that cuts through sweetness, creating tension on the tongue.

From Salon

Try adding a dollop or two of plain Greek yogurt.

From Salon

A bowl of that with yogurt and some blueberries, and I’m not hungry until four o’clock.

From The Wall Street Journal

The yogurt analogy is perfect, except you’re assuming the expiration date on the container is accurate.

From MarketWatch