noun
yogurt
YO-guht
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."
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."
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."
Word Forms
yogurts plural
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Flow — saved to your collection.
Test yourself on “yogurt”
A quick quiz — meaning, synonyms & usage
→
Fill the Gap
Can you complete this real example?
She had a bowl of _____ with granola for breakfast.
Etymology
Borrowed from Ottoman Turkish "yoğurt," ultimately from a Turkic root related to curdling or thickening.