soy sauce

American  

[soi saws] / ˈsɔɪ ˌsɔs /

especially British, soya sauce

noun

1. a salty, fermented sauce prepared from soybeans, used in East Asian cuisine.

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soy sauce British  

/ sɔɪ /

noun

1. Also called: soya sauce.  a salty dark brown sauce made from fermented soya beans, used esp in Japanese and Chinese cookery

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Etymology

Origin of soy sauce

First recorded in 1785–95

Example Sentences

My knowledge of soy sauce was limited to its use in savory dishes and dips, so I told myself, “This sounds too good to be true.”

From Salon

Anise, coriander and other flavorings lent a subtle complexity to the “special soy sauce” set out on the tables.

From Los Angeles Times

This week's victims ate meals that included soy sauce chicken, fried tofu, vegetables and fruit – but past poisoning incidents have been linked to expired sauce and, in one case, the serving of fried shark.

From BBC

From 1 September, shops and business in South Australia will no longer be able to sell or distribute pre-filled 30ml soy sauce containers that have a lid, cap or stopper.

From BBC

According to TJ’s, the wontons pair well with the brand’s Sweet Chili Sauce, but you can also serve them with hot sauce, soy sauce, or fruit jam for a hint of sweetness.

From Salon