edamame

noun

ed·​a·​ma·​me ˌe-də-ˈmä-mā How to pronounce edamame (audio)
plural edamame also edamames
: immature green soybeans usually in the pod

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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 For younger children or more picky eaters, start with something simple and approachable, like steaming edamame (young soybeans) or adding black beans to a cheesy quesadilla. Dr. Kelly Fradin, CNBC, 20 May 2025 Or use frozen edamame, baby limas, green peas or a combination. David Tanis, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for edamame

Word History

Etymology

Japanese, from eda branch + mame beans

First Known Use

1951, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of edamame was in 1951

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“Edamame.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/edamame. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.

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