soy

\ ˈsȯi

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Definition of soy

1 : a brown liquid sauce made by subjecting beans (such as soybeans) to long fermentation and to digestion in brine

2 or less commonly soya \ ˈsȯi-ə

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Examples 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 only thing better than topping a toasty potato with a pat of butter? Spiking that butter with hot honey, Calabrian chiles, harissa and fresh mint, or perhaps an ultra-savory mashup of lime juice, tahini, soy sauce, and sesame oil. — Aliza Abarbanel, Bon Appétit, "5 Ways to Zhuzh Up the Sweet Potatoes in Your Pantry," 3 Apr. 2020 The book showcases photographs of 250 striking objects: lacquered chopsticks, bento boxes, stainless steel teapots, calligraphy brushes, Shoji sliding doors, Sori Yanagi butterfly stools, Issey Miyake kimonos, and Kikkoman soy sauce bottles. — Ashlea Halpern, Condé Nast Traveler, "Best Books to Read if You're Dreaming of Japan," 30 Mar. 2020 Flat rice noodles are wok-fried with shrimp, squid, egg, bean sprouts, soy sauce, and chili paste, eliciting a hard-to-place charred taste that’s insanely addictive. — al, "How to spend 24 hours on Buford Highway in Atlanta," 25 Mar. 2020 Selling points Vegan, soy-free, non-G.M.O. Price About $4.25 for two four-ounce patties. — Julia Moskin, New York Times, "How Do the New Plant-Based Burgers Stack Up? We Taste-Tested Them," 22 Oct. 2019 Bonus points to Fields for being sensitive to those with food allergies and dietary restrictions, giving home chefs options to cook nut-free, oil-free and soy-free. — Nicole Spector, NBC News, "10 best cookbooks for fall 2019," 18 Oct. 2019 When possible, the dishes are gluten-free, soy-free, non-GMO and organic. — Rod Stafford Hagwood, sun-sentinel.com, "12 vegan and vegetarian restaurants you need to check out," 6 Sep. 2019 The company serves a range of diets, including vegetarian, vegan, wheat-free, gluten-free, soy-free, dairy-free and nut-free options. — Paul Takahashi, Houston Chronicle, "Rush Bowls, a Colorado meals-in-a-bowl concept, to debut in Houston," 21 Aug. 2019 All of the recipes are gluten-free, dairy-free, soy-free and vegan. — courant.com, "Community News For The Farmington Valley Edition," 6 July 2019

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“Soy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/soy. Accessed 10 Apr. 2020.

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