edamame

noun

ed·​a·​ma·​me ˌe-də-ˈmä-mā 

plural edamame also edamames

: immature green soybeans usually in the pod

Examples of edamame in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Roast some chickpeas or edamame in the oven for a crunchy nosh. — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 1 June 2026

Add crunchy toppings, like roasted chickpeas or edamame. — Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 17 June 2026

If nuts aren't an option, Burgess recommends edamame, which is high in protein and fiber. — Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Martha Stewart, 27 June 2026

For dinner, make tempeh and vegetable stir-fry with snap peas, bell pepper, bok choy, edamame and soba noodles in a sesame-ginger sauce. — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 8 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

Japanese, from eda branch + mame beans

First Known Use

1951, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for edamame

• aspartame
• counterclaim
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• underframe
• username
• acclaim
• aflame
• airframe
• ballgame
• became
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• defame