tempura

noun

tem·​pu·​ra ˈtem-pə-rə 

-ˌrä;

tem-ˈpu̇r-ə 

: seafood or vegetables dipped in batter and fried in deep fat

Examples of tempura in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Placebo, loukoumi, kouglof, toda raba, Sharapova, tempura, cacao, platypus, shrub, castagnette, potato salada, potage piquant pékinois. — Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 13 July 2026

Its sushi rolls include spicy salmon crunchy roll, shrimp avocado roll, American wagyu roll, snow crab California hand roll and tempura Philadelphia roll. — Jenna Thompson july 8, Kansas City Star, 8 July 2026

But Zabala’s wizardry never overshadows deliciousness, a balance exemplified by the outstanding shiso tempura topped with beef tartare and covered in borage flowers. — Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 26 June 2026

At dinner, the restaurant offers a Father’s Day tasting menu ($135) including crispy softshell crab tempura, sushi and toro tartare with caviar. — Samantha Nelson, Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

Japanese tenpura

First Known Use

1920, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for tempura

• anura
• asura
• bandura
• bravura
• caesura
• datura
• purpura
• sakura
• angostura
• coloratura
• crura
• dura