Word
yoghurt
Phoneticsyo·ghurt
UK/jˈɒɡət/
Definition
n. a thick, creamy food made from milk that has been soured by bacteria. It is often eaten for breakfast and can be plain or mixed with fruit.
n. a semi-solid food product prepared from milk fermented by added bacteria. Often used as a base for sauces or consumed as a dairy snack.
Examples
“I usually eat plain yoghurt with fresh honey for breakfast.”
“The recipe calls for a cup of Greek yoghurt to make the cake more moist and tangy.”
“While many commercial varieties are heavily sweetened, traditional yoghurt contains live cultures that are beneficial for digestive health and provide a distinctively sharp flavour profile.”
Examples
simple
“I usually eat plain yoghurt with fresh honey for breakfast.”
contextual
“The recipe calls for a cup of Greek yoghurt to make the cake more moist and tangy.”
complex
“While many commercial varieties are heavily sweetened, traditional yoghurt contains live cultures that are beneficial for digestive health and provide a distinctively sharp flavour profile.”
Usage
Uncountable when referring to the substance in general; countable when referring to individual pots or specific varieties.
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