tamari

noun

ta·​ma·​ri tə-ˈmär-ē How to pronounce tamari (audio)
: an aged soy sauce prepared with little or no added wheat

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However, some commercial tamari brands may still contain small amounts of wheat, so always check the product for a gluten-free label. Merve Ceylan, Health, 26 Sep. 2025 Their Classic Stir Fry Sauce rests on a salty (but not too salty) backbone of tamari, warmth from garlic and ginger, nuttiness from sesame oil, a touch of sweetness from agave, plus mushroom powder for umami. Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 Sep. 2025 Put the tuna chunks in a bowl and add the soy sauce or tamari, lime juice or vinegar, sesame seed oil, and pepper flakes. Bill St. John, Denver Post, 8 Aug. 2025 For bold flavor, add garlic, ginger, and a splash of low-sodium soy sauce or tamari. Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 7 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for tamari

Word History

Etymology

Japanese

First Known Use

1965, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of tamari was in 1965

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“Tamari.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tamari. Accessed 27 Oct. 2025.

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