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Word

yogurt

Phoneticsyo·gurt

US/ˈjoʊɡɝt/

UK/jˈɒɡɜːt/

UK spelling · yoghourt

Definitions

01dairy food

A1 · Cooking

n. a thick, slightly sour food made from milk that is often mixed with fruit or sugar.

n. a dairy product produced by the bacterial fermentation of milk, resulting in a thick consistency and characteristic tart flavour.

“I usually have a bowl of plain yogurt with fresh honey and nuts for breakfast.”

“The recipe calls for Greek yogurt rather than the thinner variety to ensure the sauce maintains a rich, stable texture during the heating process.”

Synonyms

02non-dairy alternative

B1 · Cooking

n. a food similar to milk yogurt but made from plants like soy, coconut, or almonds.

n. a plant-based analogue to traditional dairy yogurt, typically using soy, almond, or coconut milk as a base for fermentation.

“Since she stopped eating dairy, she prefers coconut yogurt in her morning smoothies.”

“The market for plant-based alternatives has expanded significantly, with soy yogurt now widely available in most major supermarkets alongside traditional dairy products.”

Etymology

Borrowed from Ottoman Turkish یوغورت (yoğurt). Ultimately from Proto-Turkic *yogrut.

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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