yogurt
YO-guht
Yogurt (noun) means a thick, tangy dairy product made by fermenting milk with bacterial cultures. Example: “She had a bowl of yogurt with granola for breakfast.”
noun
1
A thick, tangy dairy product made by fermenting milk with bacterial cultures.
"She had a bowl of yogurt with granola for breakfast."
"This brand of yogurt comes in strawberry, peach, and plain."
"I like to stir fresh fruit into a pot of plain yogurt."
2
A similarly fermented product made from a non-dairy base, such as soy or coconut milk.
"He switched to soy yogurt after going dairy-free."
"Coconut yogurt is a creamy choice for people who avoid milk."
"She spooned almond yogurt over her porridge and added some berries."
How to use yogurt
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA creamy, slightly sour fermented milk food, eaten plain or flavored with fruit.
UK vs US
British English often spells and says it "yoghurt," while American English usually uses "yogurt."
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Word forms
- Plural
- yogurts
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Etymology
Borrowed from Ottoman Turkish "yoğurt," ultimately from a Turkic root related to curdling or thickening.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “yogurt” mean?
The word “yogurt” means a thick, tangy dairy product made by fermenting milk with bacterial cultures. In plain terms, a creamy, slightly sour fermented milk food, eaten plain or flavored with fruit.
How do you pronounce “yogurt”?
“Yogurt” is pronounced YO-guht (/ˈjoʊ.ɡɚt/ in IPA).
How do you use “yogurt” in a sentence?
Here is “yogurt” used in a sentence: “She had a bowl of yogurt with granola for breakfast.”
What part of speech is “yogurt”?
“Yogurt” is a noun.
Where does the word “yogurt” come from?
The word “yogurt” comes from Ottoman Turkish. Borrowed from Ottoman Turkish "yoğurt," ultimately from a Turkic root related to curdling or thickening.
Is “yogurt” a common word?
“Yogurt” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the A1 level.
How many meanings does “yogurt” have?
“Yogurt” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a thick, tangy dairy product made by fermenting milk with bacterial cultures.
What is the difference between yogurt and non-dairy yogurt alternatives?
Traditional yogurt is a thick, tangy dairy product made by fermenting milk with bacterial cultures, while non-dairy yogurt alternatives are similarly fermented products made from a plant-based such as soy or coconut milk. Both rely on fermentation, but the base ingredient differs.
Is "yogurt" spelled the same as "yoghurt"?
Both "yogurt" and "yoghurt" refer to the same fermented dairy product; the spelling difference is regional, with "yogurt" more common in American English and "yoghurt" more common in British English.
What makes yogurt tangy?
Yogurt's tangy flavor comes from the bacterial cultures used to ferment the milk, which produce acids as they consume the milk's natural sugars. This fermentation process is what thickens the milk and gives yogurt its characteristic taste.
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