kefir
noun
ke·fir ke-ˈfir 
ˈkē-fər ˈke-fər
ˈkē-fər ˈke-fər : a beverage of fermented cow's milk
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Plain kefir + pomegranate molasses + chaat masala Turn into a scrappy pickle. 
Asha Loupy, Bon Appétit, 29 Aug. 2022 To enjoy kefir, pour a glass and drink on its own or use it as a base in your breakfast parfait. Valerie Agyeman, Good Housekeeping, 20 July 2022 Probiotics can also be found in kefir, yogurt and kombucha. Mythili Devarakonda, USA TODAY, 31 July 2022 The products — 1,200 pounds of Greek yogurt, kefir and cream cheese each week — do good and taste great. Chuck Blount, San Antonio Express-News, 6 July 2022 Made with salmon oil, pumpkin, brewer's yeast, and kefir, these no-bake frozen treats can help bring relief to dogs with itchy skin. Corinne Sullivan, Woman's Day, 28 June 2022 The drink incorporates curdled, clarified kefir, which is turned into a syrup; the fetching green base is courtesy of mint and cilantro, pureed just ahead of dinner service to retain their brightness. Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 5 Oct. 2021 Maple Hill products milk, kefir, and yogurt that’s ideal for use in recipes and on their own. Amber Love Bond, Forbes, 19 Apr. 2021 If your box mix calls for water or milk, simply swap out the liquids for kefir. Kristy Alpert, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Dec. 2020 See More
Asha Loupy, Bon Appétit, 29 Aug. 2022 To enjoy kefir, pour a glass and drink on its own or use it as a base in your breakfast parfait. Valerie Agyeman, Good Housekeeping, 20 July 2022 Probiotics can also be found in kefir, yogurt and kombucha. Mythili Devarakonda, USA TODAY, 31 July 2022 The products — 1,200 pounds of Greek yogurt, kefir and cream cheese each week — do good and taste great. Chuck Blount, San Antonio Express-News, 6 July 2022 Made with salmon oil, pumpkin, brewer's yeast, and kefir, these no-bake frozen treats can help bring relief to dogs with itchy skin. Corinne Sullivan, Woman's Day, 28 June 2022 The drink incorporates curdled, clarified kefir, which is turned into a syrup; the fetching green base is courtesy of mint and cilantro, pureed just ahead of dinner service to retain their brightness. Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 5 Oct. 2021 Maple Hill products milk, kefir, and yogurt that’s ideal for use in recipes and on their own. Amber Love Bond, Forbes, 19 Apr. 2021 If your box mix calls for water or milk, simply swap out the liquids for kefir. Kristy Alpert, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Dec. 2020 See More Word History
Etymology
Russian
First Known Use
1884, in the meaning defined above