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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The menu features everything from sushi rolls and authentic ceviche to small plates of crudo and edamame. Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 26 Sep. 2025 Edamame Roast edamame with olive oil and spices at 400°F (200°C) for 15–20 minutes. Merve Ceylan, Health, 25 Sep. 2025 Certain vegetables freeze very well, like peas, corn, and edamame. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 23 Sep. 2025 Come home and have dinner of frozen blueberries, yogurt, protein powder, and some edamame. R29 Team, Refinery29, 25 Aug. 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 8 Oct. 2025.

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