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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Arrange crab mixture, avocado, cucumbers, and edamame on greens.
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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
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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
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“Edamame.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/edamame. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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