soy
/sɔɪ/
noun
- A type of bean grown for its edible seeds, used to make many food products like tofu, soy milk, and soy sauce.
- Many farmers in the Midwest grow soy as a cash crop.
- She added cooked soy to the salad for extra protein.
- Soy is a common ingredient in vegetarian dishes.
- A food product made from soybeans, often used as a substitute for meat or dairy.
- The burger was made from soy and tasted surprisingly like beef.
- She ordered a soy latte at the coffee shop.
- He drinks soy instead of cow's milk because he is lactose intolerant.
- Soy sauce: a dark, salty liquid made from fermented soybeans, used in Asian cooking.
- He added a splash of soy to the broth for extra flavor.
- Please pass the soy — I want to dip my sushi in it.
- The stir-fry recipe calls for two tablespoons of soy.
Synonyms
adjective
- Made from or relating to soybeans.
- She bought soy milk for her morning cereal.
- The store sells a variety of soy products, including tofu and tempeh.
- He prefers soy-based protein powders over whey.