soybean

noun
UK: /ˈsɔɪ.biːn/
US: /ˈsɔɪ.biːn/

  1. A type of bean grown for food and oil.

    1. We grow soybean on our farm every year during summer.
    2. Soybean is often used to make tofu, soy milk, and other soy products.

  2. The seed of the soybean plant, used as a food source.

    1. She added soybean to her vegetarian dish.
    2. Many processed foods contain soybean as a primary ingredient and protein source.

Synonyms

soy

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "soybean" in English means: A type of bean grown for food and oil., The seed of the soybean plant, used as a food source..

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

Synonyms for "soybean": soy.

Example usage of "soybean": "We grow soybean on our farm every year during summer.". More examples on the page.