B2nounUK spelling: soya beanfoodnature
US/ˈsɔɪ.biːn/
UK/ˈsɔɪ.biːn/
a small round bean from a plant, used to make oil, tofu, soy milk and animal food
In context
Farmers in Iowa plant soybeans after the corn is in the ground.
Tofu is made from soybeans that are soaked, ground and pressed.
The company sells soybean oil to restaurants across the country.
Words that go with soybean
noun + noun
- soybean oilFry the fish in soybean oil.
- soybean cropThis year's soybean crop was larger than expected.
- soybean farmerA soybean farmer talked about the price drop.
- soybean mealSoybean meal is used as animal feed.
verb + noun
- grow soybeansThey grow soybeans and wheat on the farm.
- export soybeansBrazil exports soybeans to many countries.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
soya beanCorrect: soybean