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yogurt

n. C / U
A1 Beginner US //ˈjoʊɡɝt// UK //jˈɒɡɜːt// yo·gurt

n. a thick, slightly sour food made from milk. It is often eaten with fruit or honey for breakfast.

n. a semi-solid food product prepared from milk fermented by added bacteria. Uncountable when referring to the substance; countable when referring to individual containers or specific varieties.


SIMPLE

I usually have yogurt and granola for breakfast.

CONTEXTUAL

She checked the expiration date on the yogurt before mixing it into the smoothie.

COMPLEX

While plain yogurt is a staple in many Mediterranean diets, the commercial market is dominated by sweetened versions containing fruit preserves and thickeners.

Synonyms
Origin

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

Usage

Uncountable for the mass food item; countable for individual pots or types.

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