Definition

A creamy food made from fermented milk, often eaten as a snack or used in cooking.

Example

I like to add fruit to my yogurt for breakfast.

Conversation

Have you tried that new yogourt place downtown?

Not yet, but I've heard great things about it!

I really love how they have so many flavors of yogourt to choose from.

I need to go this weekend and check it out!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Yogourt originates from Turkish 'yoğurt', meaning a fermented milk product. The word refers specifically to this dairy product made by fermenting milk with specific bacteria.

Memory Tip

Think of the Turkish word 'yoğurt' which directly names this creamy dairy product, helping you remember that 'yogourt' is a type of fermented milk.

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