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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Add crunchy toppings, like roasted chickpeas or edamame. Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 17 June 2026 Try the edamame dumplings, Keys-y bouillabaisse with yellowtail snapper, daily catch, or whole seasonal fish served with tropical slaw, citrus, and jasmine rice to keep on theme. Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 13 June 2026 Edamame Lightly salted edamame are a delicious snack full of nutrients. Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 8 June 2026 For dinner, make tempeh and vegetable stir-fry with snap peas, bell pepper, bok choy, edamame and soba noodles in a sesame-ginger sauce. Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 8 June 2026 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 20 Jun. 2026.

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