tofu
1 synonym for tofu, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A soft food made by pressing curdled soy milk into blocks, high in protein.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
bean curd
How to use tofu
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
firm tofu
silken tofu
fried tofu
Etymology
Borrowed from Japanese tōfu, itself from Middle Chinese for "curdled bean."
Full origin of tofu →Frequently asked questions
What does “tofu” mean?
The word “tofu” means a soft food made by pressing curdled soy milk into blocks, high in protein. In plain terms, a soy-based protein food common in vegetarian and Asian cooking; also computing slang for the empty box shown for missing characters.
How do you pronounce “tofu”?
“Tofu” is pronounced TOH-foo (/ˈtoʊfu/ in IPA).
How do you use “tofu” in a sentence?
Here is “tofu” used in a sentence: “She stir-fried tofu with vegetables for dinner.”
What part of speech is “tofu”?
“Tofu” is a noun.
Where does the word “tofu” come from?
The word “tofu” comes from Middle Chinese. Borrowed from Japanese tōfu, itself from Middle Chinese for "curdled bean.".
Is “tofu” a common word?
“Tofu” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “tofu” have?
“Tofu” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a soft food made by pressing curdled soy milk into blocks, high in protein.
