soy

noun
UK: /sɔɪ/
US: /sɔɪ/

  1. A type of bean used to make foods like tofu and soy sauce.

    1. I like soy milk with my cereal. [ ] [ ]
    2. Many vegetarians use soy as a protein source because of its health benefits. [ ] [ ]

  2. Soy sauce, a salty, brown liquid used to add flavor to food.

    1. Can I have some soy for my sushi, please? [ ] [ ]
    2. I use a bit of soy sauce to enhance the flavor of my stir-fry dishes. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

soybean
soy adjective

  1. Relating to or derived from soybeans.

    1. I prefer soy milk to regular milk. [ ] [ ]
    2. Many people are allergic to soy products, so it is important to check food labels. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "soy" in English means: A type of bean used to make foods like tofu and soy sauce., Soy sauce, a salty, brown liquid used to add flavor to food..

The phonetic transcription of "soy" is /sɔɪ/ in British English and /sɔɪ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "soy": soybean.

Example usage of "soy": "I like soy milk with my cereal.". More examples on the page.