edamame

noun

ed·​a·​ma·​me ˌe-də-ˈmä-mā How to pronounce edamame (audio)
plural edamame also edamames
: immature green soybeans usually in the pod

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Starters include chicken dumplings, veggie egg rolls and edamame. Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Feb. 2025 Frozen edamame Costco grocery haul Michiko Tomioka Edamame is another must-have soy product in our house. Michiko Tomioka, Contributor, CNBC, 26 Jan. 2025 Soy Soy foods, including edamame and tofu, are a good source of dietary protein and are rich in polyphenols and antioxidants. Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 22 Jan. 2025 Other late-night snacks to support weight loss include: Kale chips Carrot chips Roasted edamame Turkey and cucumber roll-ups Which Midnight Snacks Won’t Give You Heartburn? Allison Herries, Verywell Health, 14 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for edamame

Word History

Etymology

Japanese, from eda branch + mame beans

First Known Use

1951, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of edamame was in 1951

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“Edamame.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/edamame. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.

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