yogurt
word
/ˈjoʊɡɝt/
/jˈɒɡɜːt/
Definition
A creamy, thick, and slightly sour dairy food made by fermenting milk with bacteria. Often eaten plain or with added fruits, flavors, or honey.
Usage & Nuances
"Yogurt" can be spelled "yoghurt" (especially in British English). Common collocations: "Greek yogurt," "plain yogurt," "flavored yogurt." Sometimes confused with "curd" or "kefir," but those are different foods.
Spanish: yogurPortuguese (BR): iogurtePortuguese (PT): iogurteChinese (Simplified): 酸奶Chinese (Traditional): 優格 - 酸奶Hindi: दहीArabic: لبن زباديBengali: দইRussian: йогуртJapanese: ヨーグルトVietnamese: sữa chuaKorean: 요거트Turkish: yoğurtUrdu: دہیIndonesian: yogurt
Example Sentences
I eat yogurt for breakfast every day.
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This yogurt is very sweet.
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My favorite flavor of yogurt is strawberry.
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Do you want some yogurt with your fruit?
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I used some plain yogurt to make this sauce.
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There's only one cup of yogurt left in the fridge.
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