Yogurt Meaning
/ˈjɒ.ɡət/Definition, CEFR level A1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounA milk-based product stiffened by a bacterium-aided curdling process, and sometimes mixed with fruit or other flavoring.
nounAny similar product based on other substances (e.g. soy yogurt).
Sentence Examples
I'm dying for frozen yogurt.
This yogurt tastes strange.
Cheese, butter, cream, yogurt and kefir are dairy products.
Synonyms & Antonyms
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The health-conscious athlete chose low-fat ____ for a quick post-workout protein boost.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
I prefer plain ____ with a little bit of honey and some chopped several nuts for a healthy snack today.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree Proto-Turkic *yugur- Proto-Turkic *-t Proto-Turkic *yogrut Ottoman Turkish یوغورت (yoğurt)bor. English yogurt Borrowed from Ottoman Turkish یوغورت (yoğurt). Ultimately from Proto-Turkic *yogrut.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"Moroccan curried crab and streaks of minty, lemony yogurt add luxury to a supersimple zucchini soup ($14)."
— 2009 January 24, Corey Mintz, “Lunching well at Forte bistro and lounge”, in Toronto Star:
"It makes up an estimated 73 percent of the U.S. food supply, and contains stereotypically “unhealthy” products like sodas, candies and hot dogs as well as seemingly “healthy” ones like whole grain breads, breakfast cereals, flavored yogurts and plant milks."
— 2024 May 9, Alice Callahan, “Are Some Ultraprocessed Foods Worse Than Others?”, in The New York Times:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The health-conscious athlete chose low-fat ____ for a quick post-workout protein boost.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
I prefer plain ____ with a little bit of honey and some chopped several nuts for a healthy snack today.