1
or chiefly British soya
: soybean
Products that contain isoflavones—and are commonly called phytoestrogens—come from plants and legumes (such as soy), and show promise for decreasing hot flashes and may improve cholesterol.—
Michelle P. Warren
Michelle P. WarrenProducing meat in this ever-more crowded world requires creating new pastures and planting more land for imported feeds, particularly soy, instead of relying on local grazing.—The New York Times
—often used before another nounThe New York Timessoy milk
soy protein
a soy latte [=a latte made with soy milk]
2
: a food product made from or containing soy beans: such as
a
: soy sauce
Roy Choi, the Los Angeles restaurateur, advises sneaking a pat of butter and a splash of soy into instant ramen.—Sam Sifton
Sam SiftonExamples of soy in a Sentence
His book promotes the health benefits of soy.
The recipe calls for two tablespoons of soy.
Recent Examples on the Web
The barges also carried soy, corn, and other products.
—USA TODAY, 16 Apr. 2024
Common protein powder sources are collagen, egg, whey, soy, rice, pea, and hemp seed.
—Alexandra Paetow Ms Rdn, Parents, 15 Apr. 2024
Vanilla Ria Sandwiches, which have egg, soy, wheat and coconut.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 12 Apr. 2024
His vegetarian daughter once took him to a vegan restaurant where Joo tried soy meat for the first time.
—Min Joo Kim, Washington Post, 1 Apr. 2024
Because of this unique population, Baker’s provides plenty of vegetarian items, including tacos with soy protein, bean & cheese burritos, old-school veggie burgers, Mexican salads, and even grilled cheese sandwiches.
—Danny Palumbo / The Takeout, Quartz, 24 Mar. 2024
Sports Research Evening Primrose Oil This evening primrose oil from Sports Research is a vegetarian libido supplement that doesn't contain any GMOs, gluten or soy.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 6 Apr. 2024
In spring training, Witt told me his two favorite sushi rolls:
The Roja Roll ($12) consists of bigeye tuna, yellowtail, avocado, cucumber, cilantro, soy paper and sriracha.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2024
This may be caused by a sensitivity to an ingredient in the powder, like dairy, soy, or gluten.
—Donavyn Coffey, TIME, 1 Apr. 2024
USA TODAY, 16 Apr. 2024
Common protein powder sources are collagen, egg, whey, soy, rice, pea, and hemp seed.
—Alexandra Paetow Ms Rdn, Parents, 15 Apr. 2024
Vanilla Ria Sandwiches, which have egg, soy, wheat and coconut.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 12 Apr. 2024
His vegetarian daughter once took him to a vegan restaurant where Joo tried soy meat for the first time.
—Min Joo Kim, Washington Post, 1 Apr. 2024
Because of this unique population, Baker’s provides plenty of vegetarian items, including tacos with soy protein, bean & cheese burritos, old-school veggie burgers, Mexican salads, and even grilled cheese sandwiches.
—Danny Palumbo / The Takeout, Quartz, 24 Mar. 2024
Sports Research Evening Primrose Oil This evening primrose oil from Sports Research is a vegetarian libido supplement that doesn't contain any GMOs, gluten or soy.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 6 Apr. 2024
In spring training, Witt told me his two favorite sushi rolls:
The Roja Roll ($12) consists of bigeye tuna, yellowtail, avocado, cucumber, cilantro, soy paper and sriracha.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2024
This may be caused by a sensitivity to an ingredient in the powder, like dairy, soy, or gluten.
—Donavyn Coffey, TIME, 1 Apr. 2024
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“Soy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/soy. Accessed 28 Apr. 2024.
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