SCOBY

American  

[skoh-bee] / ˈskoʊ bi /

Sometimes SCOBAY or scoby

noun

plural

SCOBIES

1. a live culture consisting of multiple species of yeast and bacteria used in the preparation of fermented beverages, most commonly kombucha.

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Etymology

Origin of SCOBY

First recorded in 2005–10; shortening of s(ymbiotic) c(ulture) o(f) b(acteria and) y(east)

Example Sentences

Kombucha is a fermented drink made from black tea and a symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast, better known as SCOBY.

From Salon

Donald Scoby, 45, late Wednesday, police said in a news release.

From Seattle Times

In recent years, the Friends have also dug out some purpose-built, one-way mountain bike trails like Scoby or Down and Rowdy that are chock-full of freeride features.

From Seattle Times

This kit includes everything you need to get started, including a sizable mason jar and a code to claim a SCOBY, allowing you to make up to one gallon of the probiotic drink at a time.

From The Verge

Even kombucha-lovers will be a little skeeved out by SCOBY, but it's all part of the process.

From Salon