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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Santa Barbara uni is suspended over tofu made with soy milk from Hodo Foods, the Bay Area’s favorite purveyor, dressed in a clean gingery soy sauce. The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025 Honorable Mention While soy milk took the top spot, another dairy-free alternative milk came in at a close second. Laura Schober, Health, 8 Sep. 2025 At Kimthao’s Bakery and Food to Go in Chandler, containers of fresh soy milk, which is lightly sweet, nutty and rich, sit next to the cash register. Reia Li, AZCentral.com, 29 Aug. 2025 These programs are focused on providing affordable, protein-rich foods like soy milk and baked goods, along with supporting a deeper social endeavor of empowering women, a move that’s proven to strengthen food security. William Jones, USA Today, 11 Aug. 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 Sep. 2025.

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