yogurt

Or yo·ghurt

[yoh-gert]

noun

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

yogurt

/ 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

Word History and Origins

Origin of yogurt¹

First recorded in 1615–25; from Turkish yoğurt

Word History and Origins

Origin of yogurt¹

C19: from Turkish yoğurt

Example Sentences

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

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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.

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Try adding a dollop or two of plain Greek yogurt.

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

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

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