Basic Details
Word: Yoghurt
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A creamy food made from milk that is fermented with bacteria and often eaten as a snack or used in cooking.
Synonyms: Yogurt, custard
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Got the yoghurt: To have a problem or confusion. Example: "He really got the yoghurt when he tried to solve that tricky puzzle."
- As smooth as yoghurt: Used to describe something that is very creamy or easy to manage. Example: "The artist's brush strokes on the canvas were as smooth as yoghurt."
Usage Examples
Example 1: I enjoy having yoghurt with fresh fruits for breakfast every morning.
Example 2: The recipe called for a cup of thick natural yoghurt to make the sauce creamy.
Example 3: After a long day, a bowl of yoghurt with honey is the perfect dessert.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "yoghurt" comes from the Turkish word "yoǧurt," which refers to the way it is made by fermenting milk? This delicious food has been enjoyed for thousands of years!
Famous Quote
"There is no love sincerer than the love of food." George Bernard Shaw
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "yoghurt" mean?
a) A kind of fruit
b) A creamy food made from milk
c) A type of vegetable
d) A dairy-free drink
Answer: b) A creamy food made from milk
2. Which of these is a synonym of "yoghurt"?
a) Dessert
b) Yoghurt
c) Custard
d) Both b and c
Answer: d) Both b and c
3. Which sentence uses "yoghurt" correctly?
a) I spread the yoghurt on my toast.
b) I poured yoghurt into the bowl for breakfast.
c) He jumped over the yoghurt on the table.
d) The yoghurt flew up into the sky.
Answer: b) I poured yoghurt into the bowl for breakfast.
4. Which idiom means to have a problem?
a) Got the yoghurt
b) As smooth as yoghurt
c) Like a piece of cake
d) All in a day's work
Answer: a) Got the yoghurt
5. What is the opposite of "yoghurt"?
a) N/A
b) Water
c) Cake
d) Pickles
Answer: a) N/A
