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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For younger children or more picky eaters, start with something simple and approachable, like steaming edamame (young soybeans) or adding black beans to a cheesy quesadilla. Dr. Kelly Fradin, CNBC, 20 May 2025 Or use frozen edamame, baby limas, green peas or a combination. David Tanis, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025 Dig in: The $48 multi-course meal includes edamame, four pieces of sashimi, four pieces of sushi, two pieces of seared salmon oshi, a hand roll, a noodle dish and miso soup. Kate Murphy, Axios, 2 Apr. 2025 One person mentioned the frozen edamame which comes in convenient single-serving microwavable bags. Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 26 Mar. 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 3 Jun. 2025.

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