frozen yogurt

[froh-zuhn yoh-gert]

noun

1. a dessert similar to ice cream, but with yogurt replacing most or all of the cream.

Word History and Origins

Origin of frozen yogurt¹

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

During the summer of 2023, my sister and I were watching “The Good Place,” a comedic, yet thought-provoking show about what happens when we die and where the stores only serve one thing: frozen yogurt.

From Salon

Light yet simultaneously rich and savory, it hd the essence of a savory frozen yogurt — indulgent without being heavy.

From Salon

Ice cream and frozen yogurt should be thrown out if the power goes out for any amount of time.

From Los Angeles Times

We are all eating our own slice of these frozen yogurt pies.

From Los Angeles Times

Sure, I like the occasional good scoop of ice cream or frozen yogurt, but I've never been a big cake, pie, cookie or brownie-type guy.

From Salon

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