edamame
noun
ed·a·ma·me
ˌe-də-ˈmä-mā 
plural edamame also edamames
: immature green soybeans usually in the pod
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Fresh fruit, like cherries and watermelon, turkey sandwiches, antipasto skewers, guacamole and chips, roasted edamame, and trail mix are examples of healthy, yet tasty snack ideas that are perfect for a long day at the beach.
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Jillian Kubala, Health, 23 July 2025
Toss your edamame into a quick sauté with colorful veggies like bell peppers, spinach, and mushrooms.
—Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 7 July 2025
Arrange crab mixture, avocado, cucumbers, and edamame on greens.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 June 2025
Whole soy foods, like edamame and tofu, are generally safe and nutritious for most people.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 13 May 2025
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Jillian Kubala, Health, 23 July 2025
Toss your edamame into a quick sauté with colorful veggies like bell peppers, spinach, and mushrooms.
—Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 7 July 2025
Arrange crab mixture, avocado, cucumbers, and edamame on greens.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 June 2025
Whole soy foods, like edamame and tofu, are generally safe and nutritious for most people.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 13 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for edamame
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“Edamame.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/edamame. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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