tempeh

noun

tem·​peh ˈtem-ˌpā How to pronounce tempeh (audio)
: an Asian food prepared by fermenting soybeans with a rhizopus

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Layer some slices of cooked tempeh onto whole-grain toast slathered with ripe avocado. Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 14 Apr. 2026 For family members with IBS or dairy sensitivity, miso and tempeh are gentler starting points than yogurt or kefir. Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026 Start with miso or tempeh instead of yogurt. Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2026 People with dairy intolerance may do better starting with miso or tempeh. Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 9 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tempeh

Word History

Etymology

Javanese témpé

First Known Use

1950, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of tempeh was in 1950

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“Tempeh.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tempeh. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.

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