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

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Unfermented soy foods include whole soybeans, soy milk, tofu, fresh edamame, soy nuts, and soybean sprouts. Jillian Kubala, Health, 13 May 2025 The sauce may thicken after sitting a while, so stir it before using and add up to 1 additional tablespoon (15 ml) of soy milk to thin it, if desired. Michael Greger, Flow Space, 24 Apr. 2025 Almond milk appears referenced in medieval texts, and soy milk recipes were documented on Chinese slabs dating back to the first century. Katie Stone, Vogue, 31 Mar. 2025 Other key ingredients, like soy milk and banana, contribute to that final count, but the biggest player by far is the beans—a half-cup of them, to be exact. Caroline Tien, SELF, 8 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for soy milk

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 15 Jul. 2025.

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