soba

noun

so·​ba ˈsō-bə 

: a Japanese noodle made from buckwheat flour

Examples of soba in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Cook the soba noodles according to package instructions, then drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. — Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 8 Sep. 2026

Radishes and lotus root, miso soup, tempura shrimp, and Omadofu, or creamy tofu, made appearances, as did soba noodles, small pieces of mackerel, and, on occasion, wagyu beef for grilling on a hibachi. — Everett Potter, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026

The spicy tofu is delicious spooned and slurped up in one go, or enjoyed alongside a bowl of rice, cold soba noodles, or a heap of smashed or julienned cucumbers. — Hana Asbrink, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 Aug. 2026

However, the stars of the show here are its handmade soba and udon noodles. — Mae Hamilton, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Japanese

First Known Use

circa 1896, in the meaning defined above