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soybean

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈsɔɪbin/ · UK /ˈsɔɪbiːn/

soybean means: A bean used to make foods such as tofu, milk alternatives, and cooking oil.

noun

EDIBLE BEANB1

A bean used to make foods such as tofu, milk alternatives, and cooking oil.

  • Soybeans are rich in protein.
  • She added cooked soybeans to the salad.
  • This oil is made from soybeans.

Similar words: soya bean

Common phrases: soybean oil, cooked soybean, soybean milk

PLANTB2

A plant grown for its beans, which people and farm animals eat.

  • The soybean grows well in warm weather.
  • Farmers planted soybeans in this field.
  • The soybean crop needs more rain.

Similar words: soya bean plant

Common phrases: soybean plant, soybean crop, soybean field

Questions about soybean

What does soybean mean?

A bean used to make foods such as tofu, milk alternatives, and cooking oil.

What is soybean in other languages?

Türkçe: soya fasulyesi · Español: haba de soja · Français: graine de soja · Deutsch: Sojabohne · Italiano: fagiolo di soia · 日本語: 大豆

How do you pronounce soybean?

In American English /ˈsɔɪbin/; in British English /ˈsɔɪbiːn/.

How do you use soybean in a sentence?

Soybeans are rich in protein. She added cooked soybeans to the salad.

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