soy

4 definitions • 8 examples

a type of small bean grown in large amounts as food for people and animals:

What makes soy so versatile?

You might want to try soy-based protein bars.

Soy flour is available in natural foods stores.

a strong-tasting, dark brown liquid made from fermented soya beans and used especially in Chinese and Japanese cooking:

Adjust the seasoning, adding more soy or salt as required.

The salad is served with a honey and soy dressing.

a liquid from soya beans that people use instead of milk:

She ordered a soy latte.

I used to be a huge milk drinker then switched to soy about 1o years ago.

made from soybeans:

soy milk/burgers/margarine