soy sauce
noun
variants
or less commonly soy
or chiefly British soya sauce
: a brown, salty liquid that is made by subjecting soybeans and roasted grain (such as wheat) to long fermentation in brine and is used especially in Asian cooking and as a condiment
At its most basic, soy sauce is a fermented liquid made from soybeans and wheat. Soybeans contribute a strong, pungent taste, while wheat lends sweetness.—
Lisa McManuse
Lisa McManuseMy most recent kick has been Chinese. For more than a year now I've been stir-frying everything in ginger and garlic and adding soy sauce.—Andrew A. Rooney
see shoyu
Andrew A. RooneyExamples of soy sauce in a Sentence
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The other is a gravy fortified with star anise, cinnamon, soy sauce and sugar.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2025
Add the celery and stir-fry, combining it with the meat, until piping hot, another 2 to 3 minutes.
4: Season to taste with soy sauce, if using, then add the vinegar, stirring to combine.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2025
In a small bowl, whisk 3 tablespoons sesame oil with the soy sauce, vinegar, honey, ginger and garlic until smooth.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 6 May 2025
Common sources of gluten include pasta, cookies, cakes, and condiments like soy sauce.
—Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Rdn, Health, 16 Apr. 2025
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Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2025
Add the celery and stir-fry, combining it with the meat, until piping hot, another 2 to 3 minutes.
4: Season to taste with soy sauce, if using, then add the vinegar, stirring to combine.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2025
In a small bowl, whisk 3 tablespoons sesame oil with the soy sauce, vinegar, honey, ginger and garlic until smooth.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 6 May 2025
Common sources of gluten include pasta, cookies, cakes, and condiments like soy sauce.
—Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Rdn, Health, 16 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for soy sauce
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“Soy sauce.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/soy%20sauce. Accessed 23 Jun. 2025.
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