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 Milk Alternatives Dairy-free alternatives, such as soy milk, almond milk, and oat milk, can provide hydration benefits similar to cow's milk. Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Health, 23 July 2024 My kitchen is not complete without edamame, kinako (soy powder), unsweetened soy milk and, of course, homemade natto and miso. Michiko Tomioka, Contributor, CNBC, 21 July 2024 One cup of fortified soy milk provides nearly 300 mg of calcium.8 Sip on a glass of soy milk or milk before bedtime to help with sleep. Amy Brownstein, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 10 July 2024 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 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 19 Aug. 2024.

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