soybean
6 synonyms for soybean, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A legume plant grown widely for its protein-rich seeds, used for food, oil, and animal feed.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
soya
soja
soya bean
soja bean
soybean plant
How to use soybean
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
soybean oil
soybean field
Etymology
From soy + bean.
Full origin of soybean →Frequently asked questions
What does “soybean” mean?
The word “soybean” means a legume plant grown widely for its protein-rich seeds, used for food, oil, and animal feed. In plain terms, the plant and seed that soy products like tofu and soy sauce come from.
How do you pronounce “soybean”?
“Soybean” is pronounced SOY-been (/ˈsɔɪˌbin/ in IPA).
How do you use “soybean” in a sentence?
Here is “soybean” used in a sentence: “Farmers rotate corn and soybean crops to keep the soil healthy.”
What part of speech is “soybean”?
“Soybean” is a noun.
