soy sauce

especially British, soy·a sauce

[soi saws]

noun

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

soy sauce

/ sɔɪ /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of soy sauce¹

First recorded in 1785–95

Example Sentences

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

Although soy sauce containers are made of a recyclable plastic - polyethylene - their small size means they struggle to be processed by machines properly.

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

A poor chef is sweating the test so badly, he won’t need soy sauce soon enough.

From Los Angeles Times