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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Volunteers were assembling one of two meals at the event, a rice soy casserole or macaroni and cheese.
—Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 10 Feb. 2026
In turn, Bangladesh will provide significant preferential market access for American industrial and agricultural products like chemicals, machinery, medical devices, soy, dairy, beef, poultry and fruit.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 9 Feb. 2026
Avoid allergens While most multivitamin companies avoid using common allergens like soy, nuts and dairy, some share production facilities.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
The nail strengthener is formulated with skin care superstar retinol to boost cell turnover and promote growth, plus soy to deeply condition, hydrate, and protect your claws.
—Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 9 Feb. 2026
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Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 10 Feb. 2026
In turn, Bangladesh will provide significant preferential market access for American industrial and agricultural products like chemicals, machinery, medical devices, soy, dairy, beef, poultry and fruit.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 9 Feb. 2026
Avoid allergens While most multivitamin companies avoid using common allergens like soy, nuts and dairy, some share production facilities.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
The nail strengthener is formulated with skin care superstar retinol to boost cell turnover and promote growth, plus soy to deeply condition, hydrate, and protect your claws.
—Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 9 Feb. 2026
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 16 Feb. 2026.
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