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

For one San Antonio mom, vegetarian sushi rolls, with tempeh or edamame serving as the protein, are a go-to for her 14-year-old daughter, Anika. — Sierra Leone Starks, Parents, 10 Aug. 2026

Soy is found in edamame and in foods such as tofu, tempeh, and soy milk. — Brittany Poulson, Verywell Health, 6 Aug. 2026

Meanwhile, Delta was recognized for its high-protein, GLP-1-friendly meals, with standard options often including chicken breast, fish, chickpeas, lentils, and edamame. — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 21 July 2026

The reader noted that the restaurant owner found someone who spoke English to come in and translate to her that the chefs were using the water that cooked udon noodles to then cook the edamame. — Michele Herrmann, Forbes.com, 20 July 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
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• acclaim
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• airframe
• ballgame
• became
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• defame