probiotic
adjective/proʊbaɪˈɑtɪk/
Frequency rank: #18,720 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
containing live bacteria that are beneficial to the digestive system when consumed.
Example sentence
She drinks probiotic yogurt every morning to help keep her digestive system healthy.
Synonyms & related words
- fermented
- cultured
- beneficial
- health-promoting
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