1
or chiefly British soya
: soybean
Products that contain isoflavones—and are commonly called phytoestrogens—come from plants and legumes (such as soy), and show promise for decreasing hot flashes and may improve cholesterol.—
Michelle P. Warren
Michelle P. WarrenProducing meat in this ever-more crowded world requires creating new pastures and planting more land for imported feeds, particularly soy, instead of relying on local grazing.—The New York Times
—often used before another nounThe New York Timessoy milk
soy protein
a soy latte [=a latte made with soy milk]
2
: a food product made from or containing soy beans: such as
a
: soy sauce
Roy Choi, the Los Angeles restaurateur, advises sneaking a pat of butter and a splash of soy into instant ramen.—Sam Sifton
Sam SiftonExamples of soy in a Sentence
His book promotes the health benefits of soy.
The recipe calls for two tablespoons of soy.
Recent Examples on the Web
His menu includes cigar rolls and soy garlic fried chicken.
—Florence Fabricant, New York Times, 28 May 2024
Co-owners James and Richie Wahl started handcrafting soy candles in 2021.
—Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 26 May 2024
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Florence Fabricant, New York Times, 28 May 2024
Co-owners James and Richie Wahl started handcrafting soy candles in 2021.
—Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 26 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for soy
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“Soy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/soy. Accessed 5 Jun. 2024.
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