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
1. An often humid, yellowish froth produced by fermenting malt worts, and used to brew beer, leaven bread, and also used in certain medicines.
2. A single-celled fungus of a wide variety of taxonomic families.
3. A frothy foam.
verb
1. To ferment.
2. (of something prepared with a yeasted dough) To rise.
3. 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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