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.
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The candles are hand-poured in Kentucky and made from a blend of virgin coconut and soy wax.
—The Courier-Journal, 4 Nov. 2024
In severe cases, a soy allergy can cause anaphylaxis, a potentially life-threatening reaction that hinders breathing and can cause blood pressure to drop dangerously low, limiting blood flow to vital organs.
—Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
While its scent throw may be more subtle than other waxes, soy compensates by producing less soot and giving you a longer-lasting candle.
—Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 31 Oct. 2024
Whey is digested more quickly than other protein products, such as soy or casein.
—Mary Choy, Health, 21 Oct. 2024
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The Courier-Journal, 4 Nov. 2024
In severe cases, a soy allergy can cause anaphylaxis, a potentially life-threatening reaction that hinders breathing and can cause blood pressure to drop dangerously low, limiting blood flow to vital organs.
—Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
While its scent throw may be more subtle than other waxes, soy compensates by producing less soot and giving you a longer-lasting candle.
—Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 31 Oct. 2024
Whey is digested more quickly than other protein products, such as soy or casein.
—Mary Choy, Health, 21 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for soy
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“Soy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/soy. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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