Tofu (noun)

1. A soft, cheese-like food made from soybeans, typically used in Asian cuisine.
2. A block of soy bean curd used as a meat substitute in many Asian and vegetarian dishes.

Origin:

From chinese tàu-hū, from tàu "bean" + hū "curd".

Examples:

1. Tofu is a good source of protein.
2. I'll have the stir-fry with tofu, please.
3. Tofu is a versatile ingredient in many Asian dishes.
4. Tofu can be grilled, fried, or added to soups and stews.
5. I am going to marinate the tofu in soy sauce before grilling it.