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

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

The item features a spicy tempura coating, along with aged cayenne and chili peppers. — Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2026

Radishes and lotus root, miso soup, tempura shrimp, and Omadofu, or creamy tofu, made appearances, as did soba noodles, small pieces of mackerel, and, on occasion, wagyu beef for grilling on a hibachi. — Everett Potter, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026

The spicy nuggets are breaded in a tempura coating made with aged cayenne and chili peppers. — Chad Murphy, Cincinnati Enquirer, 27 Aug. 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