What does YEAST mean?

Yeast

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A type of fungus that is used in making bread, beer, and wine.

Pronunciations: US: /jist/, UK: /jiːst/

Origin and Usage: The word "yeast" comes from the Old English word "gist" and was first recorded in the 14th century. Yeast is used in the process of fermentation to make bread, beer, and wine. It is also used as a nutritional supplement and in the production of biofuels.

Synonyms: Fungus, leavening agent, ferment, culture

Related Words: Mould, fungi, spore

Example Sentences:

• The recipe calls for one tablespoon of yeast.
• She added the yeast to the dough and let it rise for an hour.
• The beer is brewed with a special strain of yeast.