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

Ceviche and tempura served in gazpacho are made from sustainable local fish; the restaurant welcomes the public for both lunch and dinner. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 May 2026

Bang Bang Shrimp is closer to tempura-style than true popcorn shrimp. —Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 22 May 2026

Shrimp tempura, soft shell crab, popcorn shrimp, codfish and tuna sticks lacked labels with date and four-hour discard time. —Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado may 15, Sacbee.com, 15 May 2026

There’s a variety of classic sushi rolls like Philadelphia rolls or specialties like the Jayhawk roll (cream cheese, avocado, shrimp tempura and spicy tuna) as well as sashimi (individual pieces of fish served with ginger, soy sauce and wasabi). —Kansas City Star, 29 Apr. 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