tempura
noun
tem·pu·ra
ˈtem-pə-rə 
-ˌrä;
tem-ˈpu̇r-ə
: seafood or vegetables dipped in batter and fried in deep fat
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Appetizers cost $10 to $12, including a mix of shrimp and seasonal vegetable tempura with tosazu and the sweet and chili Brussels sprouts.
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Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
The casual pan-Asian eatery on the north end of Mass Ave also offers poke ($17 to $18), sushi rolls and sashimi ($10 to $18) along with a handful of appetizers like dumplings, egg rolls and tempura, all of which cost $5.
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 2 Mar. 2026
After serving a fragrant tempura of shiitake, Murai unexpectedly pulled out a bottle of Domaine Takahiko Pinot Noir, explaining apologetically that the winemaker permits him to pair it only with the umami-rich mushroom course.
—Alex Halberstadt, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 2026
Options include pork, chicken, fish, tempura and tofu.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 24 Feb. 2026
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Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
The casual pan-Asian eatery on the north end of Mass Ave also offers poke ($17 to $18), sushi rolls and sashimi ($10 to $18) along with a handful of appetizers like dumplings, egg rolls and tempura, all of which cost $5.
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 2 Mar. 2026
After serving a fragrant tempura of shiitake, Murai unexpectedly pulled out a bottle of Domaine Takahiko Pinot Noir, explaining apologetically that the winemaker permits him to pair it only with the umami-rich mushroom course.
—Alex Halberstadt, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 2026
Options include pork, chicken, fish, tempura and tofu.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 24 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for tempura
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“Tempura.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tempura. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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