soy milk

noun

plural soy milks
: a high-protein liquid made from ground cooked soybeans that is usually fortified (as with calcium and vitamins) and used as a milk substitute

Examples of soy milk in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Does soy milk have estrogen? Soy contains isoflavones, a type of plant estrogen that functions similarly to human estrogen but with weaker effects. Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 21 Apr. 2024 Last year, the soy milk seller made a net profit of only 209 million yuan ($29 million). Laura He, CNN, 21 June 2024 Go beyond oat, almond, and soy milk with non-dairy alternatives made from pistachios, buckwheat, and beyond. Kate Kassin, Bon Appétit, 17 June 2024 The soy milk legislation is important, especially since so many kids can’t digest lactose. Kenny Torrella, Vox, 9 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for soy milk 

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Word History

First Known Use

1906, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of soy milk was in 1906

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“Soy milk.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/soy%20milk. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.

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