yogurt

American  

[yoh-gert] / ˈjoʊ gərt /

Or yoghurt

noun

• yogurts
  plural

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  

/ ˈjəʊɡət, ˈjɒɡ- /

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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Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

• yogurts
  plural

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Etymology

Origin of yogurt

First recorded in 1615–25; from Turkish yoğurt

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Explanation

Yogurt is a creamy, slightly sour food that many people like to eat for breakfast. Frozen yogurt also makes a delicious dessert — especially with plenty of chocolate sprinkles. Yogurt is basically fermented milk, made thick and creamy by lactic acid and bacteria — it may not sound very appetizing described that way, but yogurt is a tasty food made even more delectable by the addition of sweeteners and fruit, or in savory dishes by salt and spices. And yogurt is good for you, adding healthy bacteria to your digestive system. The word comes from the Turkish yoǧurt, from a root meaning "condense."

Example Sentences

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Here’s how Longworth would spend her perfect Sunday in L.A., from a stroll down Mulholland Drive to grabbing a cup of frozen yogurt with a cinematic spin.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2026

Skyr is a traditional Nordic dairy that closely resembles Greek yogurt, a high-protein product becoming one of the fastest-growing dairy categories in Europe, according to Arla.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026

Though Chobani yogurt billionaire Hamdi Ulukaya announced he was buying the company in 2024 and pledged to save it, Anchor Steam beer has still not returned to shelves.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026

It is commonly present in yogurt and is generally recognized as a safe, off-the-shelf probiotic.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 19, 2026

But he also didn’t like to eat leftovers, or cheese that had to be sliced, or any of the yogurt flavors in the fridge.

From "A Boy Called Bat" by Elana K. Arnold

Probiotic frozen yogurts, which contain healthy fats and more protein than other versions, align with the types of high-protein diets that have taken off with the boom in GLP-1 weight-loss medications.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 19, 2026

But keep away from artificially flavored yogurts with added sugars.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 21, 2026

Strained yogurts and yogurt-based sauces show up across cuisines, from tzatziki to raita.

From Salon ● Apr. 28, 2026

Odors in low-fat yogurts can make them feel richer and thicker on the palate without adding more emulsifiers.

From Science Daily ● Feb. 9, 2026

He’s got Mom’s robe and some of those yogurts she likes in a plastic bag.

From "Liar & Spy" by Rebecca Stead

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