tempura

noun

tem·​pu·​ra ˈtem-pə-rə 

-ˌrä;

tem-ˈpu̇r-ə 

: seafood or vegetables dipped in batter and fried in deep fat

Examples of tempura in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Okonomiyaki Hana stands out for the light, tempura-like batter on its cabbage pancakes, and Curry bitSOMA cooks each ingredient separately before layering them in deeply flavorful curry dishes. — Senior Food Editor, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026

Udon Fifty’s dark broth will be complemented by housemade noodles and tempura that’s lacquered with a proprietary blend. — Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Oct. 2026

Sheets of nori are coated with tempura batter and sprinkled with a togarashi-ish spice blend. — Alex Beggs, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026

The taco is similar, with a crispy tempura shell filled with fish and veggies. — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Sep. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Japanese tenpura

First Known Use

1920, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for tempura

• anura
• asura
• bandura
• bravura
• caesura
• datura
• purpura
• sakura
• angostura
• coloratura
• crura
• dura