edamame

noun

ed·​a·​ma·​me ˌe-də-ˈmä-mā 

plural edamame also edamames

: immature green soybeans usually in the pod

Examples of edamame in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Their poke bowls offer two choices of protein with a base of crab mix, cucumber, corn, carrot, edamame with other toppings and sauce of choice. — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Sep. 2026

Offerings include edamame, spring rolls, scallion pancakes and other small plates. — Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 14 Sep. 2026

For one San Antonio mom, vegetarian sushi rolls, with tempeh or edamame serving as the protein, are a go-to for her 14-year-old daughter, Anika. — Sierra Leone Starks, Parents, 10 Aug. 2026

Soy is found in edamame and in foods such as tofu, tempeh, and soy milk. — Brittany Poulson, Verywell Health, 6 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Japanese, from eda branch + mame beans

First Known Use

1951, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for edamame

• aspartame
• counterclaim
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• underframe
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• acclaim
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• airframe
• ballgame
• became
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• defame