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

Adding yogurt and milk to chopped bits balances that sweetness and makes this Punjabi mango lassi the perfect chilled drink for hot summer months, when the fruit is in season.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 17, 2023

"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

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

From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri