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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But Kojsonk’s new business partner, Pramit Pradhan, says that Thai Zen will be adding Japanese bento boxes and edamame and that the name changed to show the Thai-Japanese concept. Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Apr. 2026 Bessara, an Egyptian fava bean spread, is revamped with frozen edamame. Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 Apr. 2026 Side items include crispy squid and edamame. Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 15 Apr. 2026 Toss your edamame into a quick sauté with colorful veggies like bell peppers, spinach, and mushrooms. Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 14 Apr. 2026 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.grautoblog.com/dictionary/edamame. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.

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