frozen yogurt

noun

chiefly US
: a sweet, frozen dessert that is like ice cream but made from yogurt

Examples of frozen yogurt in a Sentence

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Now the popularity of frozen yogurt is rising again , with some people lining up for hours to get their hands on the dessert. — Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026 This countertop-friendly frozen dessert machine features five delicious presets for ice cream, sorbet, gelato, smoothie bowls and frozen yogurt. — ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026 The onsite Garat Café serves good coffee and basic snacks like sandwiches and frozen yogurt. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Sep. 2026 The full bar service featured a dedicated martini station and dessert included an ice cream truck and frozen yogurt. — Ralphie Aversa, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for frozen yogurt

Word History

First Known Use

1958, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of frozen yogurt was in 1958

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“Frozen yogurt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/frozen%20yogurt. Accessed 11 Oct. 2026.

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