soba

noun

so·​ba ˈsō-bə How to pronounce soba (audio)
: a Japanese noodle made from buckwheat flour

Examples of soba in a Sentence

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High-brow: Love, Makoto's gorgeous sushi box for two with optional sake pairings and soba noodles for a quiet celebration at home (starting at $175 per package). Anna Spiegel, Axios, 16 Dec. 2024 This comfort food menu features udon and soba noodles, sashimi, and tempura combos. Jessica Ritz, AFAR Media, 10 Dec. 2024 On my highest shelves sat unused bottles of rice vinegar and packs of soba, collecting dust. Elica Sue, The Christian Science Monitor, 12 Dec. 2024 Halekulani Okinawa The breakfast buffet serves local Okinawan dishes, including soba noodles and local citrus juice. Dana Givens, Travel + Leisure, 29 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for soba 

Word History

Etymology

Japanese

First Known Use

circa 1896, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of soba was circa 1896

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“Soba.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/soba. Accessed 4 Jan. 2025.

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