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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Some Frozen Produce Certain vegetables freeze very well, like peas, corn, and edamame.
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 23 May 2026
Consuming 60 to 80 grams (or about 2 to 3 ounces) of soy per day—about a half-cup of edamame or a little less than one serving of tofu—was linked to a 28% to 29% reduction, which remained steady even with higher intake.
—Stephanie Anderson Witmer, Health, 19 May 2026
They are often described as an Italian edamame.
—Andrew Watman, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Edamame Keep a bag of frozen edamame on hand for an easy, high-protein snack, says Rhyan Geiger, RDN.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 16 May 2026
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 23 May 2026
Consuming 60 to 80 grams (or about 2 to 3 ounces) of soy per day—about a half-cup of edamame or a little less than one serving of tofu—was linked to a 28% to 29% reduction, which remained steady even with higher intake.
—Stephanie Anderson Witmer, Health, 19 May 2026
They are often described as an Italian edamame.
—Andrew Watman, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Edamame Keep a bag of frozen edamame on hand for an easy, high-protein snack, says Rhyan Geiger, RDN.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 16 May 2026
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 31 May. 2026.
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