Soy
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /sɔɪ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Soy is a noun meaning A common East Asian liquid sauce, made by subjecting boiled beans to long fermentation and then long digestion in salt and water.
Meaning
A common East Asian liquid sauce, made by subjecting boiled beans to long fermentation and then long digestion in salt and water.
More Meanings
- (uncountable, often attributive) Soybeans, or the protein derived from them.
- (Internet slang, derogatory) Characteristic of a soy boy; weak, unmasculine, etc.
- (intransitive, Internet slang, derogatory, uncommon) Synonym of soy out (“to act in the manner of a soy boy”).
- (Scotland, archaic) Silk.
Example Sentences
These candles are made from soy.
I like a little soy with my rice.
This diet doesn't let me eat soy.
The soy crop is looking good this year.
Word Forms
- soys
- soya
- soyer
- soyest
- soying
- soyed
Synonyms for soy
Depending on context, synonyms include soya, soybean, soja, soyabean.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include soya, soyabean, soybean, soja, sauce, canola.
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