Word
soybean
Phoneticssoy·bean
US/ˈsɔɪˌbin/
UK/sˈɔɪbiːn/
Definition
n. a small bean from a plant that is used to make many types of food, like milk, oil, and tofu.
n. the edible seed of a leguminous plant, Glycine max, widely cultivated for its high protein and oil content.
Examples
“The farmer harvests the soybean crop in the autumn.”
“Many meat alternatives use soybean protein as a base because it has a texture similar to chicken or beef.”
“Global trade in the soybean has expanded rapidly as emerging economies demand more high-protein animal feed and vegetable oil for their growing populations.”
Examples
simple
“The farmer harvests the soybean crop in the autumn.”
contextual
“Many meat alternatives use soybean protein as a base because it has a texture similar to chicken or beef.”
complex
“Global trade in the soybean has expanded rapidly as emerging economies demand more high-protein animal feed and vegetable oil for their growing populations.”
Usage
Often used in the singular as a collective noun or as a modifier before another noun (e.g., 'soybean oil').
Etymology
From soy + bean.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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