Definitions
There are 5 meanings of the word
Yeast.
How to pronounce yeast:
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Yeast - as a noun
A commercial leavening agent containing yeast cells; used to raise the dough in making bread and for fermenting beer or whiskey
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
barm8Hypernyms (Closely Related)
leaven9leavening13Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Any of various single-celled fungi that reproduce asexually by budding or division
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
fungus10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Yeast - as a verb
To ferment.
(of something prepared with a yeasted dough) to rise.
To exaggerate
Example Sentences
"Baker's yeast is used to make bread rise."
"Brewer's yeast is commonly used in beer production."
"Some people take nutritional yeast as a dietary supplement."
"The yeast in the dough causes it to expand and become fluffy."
"In brewing, yeast metabolizes sugars to produce alcohol."
Word Game Points
Is YEAST a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, yeast is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
YEAST has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.
Is YEAST a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, yeast is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordYEAST has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 7.
Is YEAST a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, yeast is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordYEAST has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.
