soy
word
/ˈsɔɪ/
/sˈɔɪ/
Definition
A plant native to East Asia that produces beans used for food, such as tofu, soy milk, and soy sauce. "Soy" is also used to refer to products made from these beans.
Usage & Nuances
Used mainly as a noun for the plant or its products. Common phrases: 'soy milk', 'soy sauce', 'soy protein,' 'soy beans.' Not to be confused with the Spanish verb form 'soy' (I am).
Spanish: sojaPortuguese (BR): sojaPortuguese (PT): sojaChinese (Simplified): 大豆Chinese (Traditional): 大豆Hindi: सोयाArabic: فول الصوياBengali: সয়াRussian: сояJapanese: 大豆Vietnamese: đậu nànhKorean: 대두Turkish: soya fasulyesiUrdu: سویاIndonesian: kedelai
Example Sentences
Many people drink soy milk instead of regular milk.
basic
We made tofu from soy beans.
basic
Soy sauce adds flavor to many Asian dishes.
basic
I can't eat dairy, so I always order a soy latte.
natural
There’s a shortage of soy due to bad weather this year.
natural
Some people are allergic to soy products.
natural