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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Nondairy drinks such as fortified soy milk may also be on the menu in the coming months following the adoption of the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, which cleared Congress in the fall. CBS News, 14 Jan. 2026 Nondairy drinks such as fortified soy milk may also be on the menu in the coming months following adoption of the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, which cleared Congress in the fall. Jonel Aleccia, Chicago Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026 Fresh fruit juices and local soy milk line up neatly along the walls like waiters. Rosalyn Wikeley, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026 Chia Seed Pudding With Berries Make this rich in protein and extra creamy by combining 3 tablespoons of omega-3-boosting chia seeds with one-half cup of unsweetened soy milk, and one-fourth cup of plain Greek yogurt to get some probiotic benefits. Lauren O'Connor, Health, 7 Jan. 2026 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 8 Feb. 2026.

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