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1. yeast
noun. ['ˈjiːst'] any of various single-celled fungi that reproduce asexually by budding or division.
Synonyms
- fungus
- Endomycetales
- Saccharomyces cerevisiae
- order Endomycetales
- Saccharomyces ellipsoides
- brewer's yeast
- baker's yeast
Antonyms
- male parent
- father
Etymology
- giest (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
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Words that Rhyme with Yeast
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How do you pronounce yeast?
Pronounce yeast as jist.
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Example sentences of the word yeast
1. Noun, singular or mass
Use a regular yeast bread recipe to make bread with your child.
2. Interjection
Raw bread dough often contains yeast.
2. yeast
noun. ['ˈjiːst'] a commercial leavening agent containing yeast cells; used to raise the dough in making bread and for fermenting beer or whiskey.
Synonyms
- mother
- brewer's yeast
- yeast cake
- leavening
- barm
Etymology
- giest (Old English (ca. 450-1100))