# yoghurt

/jˈɒɡət/ (UK) · CEFR A2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/yoghurt
Updated: 2026-05-11

## Definition

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.

For teachers: 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.

## Usage notes

- Uncountable when referring to the substance in general; countable when referring to individual pots or specific varieties.

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