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Y-og-uh-t/ˈjɒɡət/

Yoghurt is a thick milk food, often for breakfast, British spelling yoghurt (also yogurt). Natural yoghurt is plain; fruit yoghurt has flavour. Milk is the drink; yoghurt is cultured and thicker. Honey on yoghurt is a common pair.

Meaning

A thick, slightly sour milk food, often eaten for breakfast.

Examples

• “I had yoghurt and fruit.”
• “This yoghurt is past its date.”
• “Greek yoghurt is thicker than this one.”

Good to know

British yoghurt. Contrast: milk. Pair: honey on yoghurt.

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