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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Menu highlights include a yellowtail tiradito appetizer dressed in aji amarillo and finished with red onion relish, nori oil and a yucca chip; a bluefin tuna roll with Honeycrisp apple, shiso, shallots, horseradish and aged tamari; and creatively adorned nigiri pieces. Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 11 Mar. 2026 Our starters were strong– tamari and tajin drenched edamame and fried brussel sprouts coated in soy sauce and tajin. Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Feb. 2026 Fish sauce can swap out for soy sauce, tamari or liquid aminos. The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Jan. 2026 For a gluten-free option, use liquid aminos, coconut aminos or tamari. Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 24 Dec. 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 20 Mar. 2026.

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