Yogurt Definition & Meaning

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yogurt American [yoh-gert] / ˈyoʊ gərt / Or yoghurt

noun

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

yogurt British / 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

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Etymology

Origin of yogurt

First recorded in 1615–25; from Turkish yoğurt

Example Sentences

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It appears in milk and other dairy products when lactose breaks down under heat or enzymatic activity, including during the production of yogurt, cheese, and kefir.

From Science Daily

There is also evidence that the type of fat in milk, yogurt and cheese can help with weight loss and blood sugar control.

From The Wall Street Journal

Funny is when kids inspect their parent’s refrigerator, check expiration dates on yogurt and sniff sponges before tossing them in the garbage.

From The Wall Street Journal

Today, naan is made by combing flour, yogurt and yeast and kneading them into a soft dough.

From BBC

Once roasted, the fruit can live in deli tubs for the week, but it’s also charming atop yogurt or ice cream, or stirred into a vinaigrette for a quietly sweet note.

From Salon

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