yeast
The word “yeast” has 1 syllable: yeast
It's pronounced as /jist/
What is synonym and antonym for yeast?
In the thesaurus, “yeast” has 37 synonyms and 2 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for yeast along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for yeast
- antecedent
- boost
- catalyst
- catalyzer
- cause
- consideration
- encouragement
- ferment
- fermenter
- foam
- froth
- fuel
- fungus
- goad
- grounds
- impetus
- impulse
- incentive
- incitation
- incitement
- inducement
- instigation
- invitation
- lather
- leavening
- momentum
- motivation
- motive
- occasion
- provocation
- reason
- shot in the arm
- spark
- spume
- spur
- stimulant
- stimulus
Antonyms for yeast
- counterincentive
- disincentive
Meanings of yeast
- noun
- An often humid, yellowish froth produced by fermenting malt worts, and used to brew beer, leaven bread, and also used in certain medicines.
- A single-celled fungus of a wide variety of taxonomic families.
- A frothy foam.
- verb
- To ferment.
- (of something prepared with a yeasted dough) To rise.
- To exaggerate.
Example Sentences
- Yeast plays a crucial role in the fermentation process of making bread, causing the dough to rise.
- The baker carefully measured the yeast to ensure the perfect texture and flavor of the bread.
- In brewing, the addition of yeast transforms sugars into alcohol, creating beer.
- The sourdough starter relies on natural wild yeast for its distinct taste and texture.
- The recipe called for a pinch of yeast to be added to the pizza dough for a light and fluffy crust.
On this page you'll find 39 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to yeast, such as: antecedent, boost, catalyst, catalyzer, cause, consideration, counterincentive.
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