Definition

A thick, creamy food made from milk that has been fermented with bacteria, often enjoyed as a snack or dessert and can be flavored with fruits or sweeteners.

Example

I like to add honey and berries to my yogurt for breakfast.

Conversation

Have you tried that new yogurt place downtown?

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

I went there yesterday, and their fruit-flavored yogurt is amazing.

I definitely need to check it out this weekend!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Yogurt originates from Turkish 'yoğurt', meaning a fermented milk product. The word describes a dairy product that is thickened and fermented, typically made from cow's milk or goat's milk.

Memory Tip

Think of the Turkish word 'yoğurt' which refers to a thickened, fermented milk product — that’s what yogurt is.

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