What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
yeast
Example
Add the yeast to the dough to make it rise. [yeast: noun]
Example
The yeast ferments the sugar in the beer to produce alcohol. [yeast: verb]
barm
Example
The barm on top of the beer indicates that it is fermenting properly. [barm: noun]
Example
The brewer skimmed off the barm from the top of the vat. [barm: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Yeast is a more commonly used term than barm in everyday language, particularly in baking and brewing contexts.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between yeast and barm?
Both yeast and barm are relatively informal terms, but yeast is more versatile and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
