yogurt
Yogurt is a soft, creamy food made from milk that has been fermented with healthy bacteria. It is commonly eaten as a snack or breakfast food and can be found in many flavors like strawberry or vanilla.
Examples
3 of 5I usually have yogurt with granola and honey for breakfast.
I usually have yogurt with granola and honey for breakfast.
The institution recommends providing low-fat yogurt to all students during lunch.
The institution recommends providing low-fat yogurt to all students during lunch.
Hey, do you want to grab some frozen yogurt after the movie?
Hey, do you want to grab some frozen yogurt after the movie?
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Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of the 'Yo' in Yogurt as 'Yo! This is healthy!'. Or remember it starts with 'Y' like 'Yellow', but it is actually usually white.
Quick Quiz
Would you like some fresh fruit on top of your ___?
Correct!
The correct answer is: yogurt
Examples
I usually have yogurt with granola and honey for breakfast.
everydayI usually have yogurt with granola and honey for breakfast.
The institution recommends providing low-fat yogurt to all students during lunch.
formalThe institution recommends providing low-fat yogurt to all students during lunch.
Hey, do you want to grab some frozen yogurt after the movie?
informalHey, do you want to grab some frozen yogurt after the movie?
Research indicates that the probiotics in yogurt contribute significantly to gut health.
academicResearch indicates that the probiotics in yogurt contribute significantly to gut health.
Our quarterly report shows a 10% increase in the sales of organic yogurt.
businessOur quarterly report shows a 10% increase in the sales of organic yogurt.
Synonyms
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Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
yogurt dip
yogurt dip
live-culture yogurt
live-culture yogurt
pot of yogurt
pot of yogurt
Often Confused With
Yogurt is fermented milk, while curd is created by curdling milk with an edible acidic substance.
Kefir is a drinkable fermented milk, whereas yogurt is much thicker and usually eaten with a spoon.
Usage Notes
In American English, it is spelled 'yogurt', but in British English, it is often spelled 'yoghurt'. It can be used as an uncountable noun (some yogurt) or a countable noun (three yogurts) when referring to individual pots.
Common Mistakes
Some learners try to use it as a verb (e.g., 'I yogurt my breakfast'), but it is only a noun. Also, be careful with the spelling variations between US and UK English.
Memory Tip
Think of the 'Yo' in Yogurt as 'Yo! This is healthy!'. Or remember it starts with 'Y' like 'Yellow', but it is actually usually white.
Word Origin
Derived from the Turkish word 'yoğurt', which comes from the root 'yoğ-' meaning 'to thicken' or 'to curdle'.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
While seen as a sweet breakfast or snack in the West, yogurt is a staple savory side dish in Middle Eastern and Indian cuisines.
Quick Quiz
Would you like some fresh fruit on top of your ___?
Correct!
The correct answer is: yogurt
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