1. the edible seeds of the soybean plant, used as food and to make various products
Usage: plural form of soybean

Examples

• The farmer harvested soybeans from his fields in September.
• Soybeans are rich in protein and are used to make tofu.
• Many vegetarians rely on soybeans as a source of nutrition.
• The factory processes soybeans into soy milk and other products.
• China imports millions of tons of soybeans each year.
• Soybeans can be roasted and eaten as a healthy snack.