edamame

noun

ed·​a·​ma·​me ˌe-də-ˈmä-mā How to pronounce edamame (audio)
plural edamame also edamames
: immature green soybeans usually in the pod

Examples of edamame in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Four rolls, some edamame, tempura, and tofu comes at $111.58 total with tip, which my parents pay. Bon Appétit Contributor, Bon Appétit, 4 Apr. 2024 These include pumpkin seeds, almonds, spinach and other green leafy vegetables, soy (tofu or edamame), and black beans. Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 18 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for edamame 

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Word History

Etymology

Japanese, from eda branch + mame beans

First Known Use

1951, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of edamame was in 1951

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Cite this Entry

“Edamame.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/edamame. Accessed 29 May. 2024.

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