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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There’s a cold plunge pool too, alongside a bar where guests can order craft beer and edamame. Oliver Horovitz, Contributor, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2024 Thanks to the addition of the edamame, your simple salad will be much more protein-heavy—and more substantial as a result. Caroline Tien, SELF, 8 Oct. 2024 Place chickpeas and edamame on the other baking sheet, drizzle with remaining 1½ teaspoons of olive oil, and toss until evenly coated. Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 26 Oct. 2024 For an easy edamame salad, pop the beans straight out of the pod and toss them in a bowl with some mixed greens. Caroline Tien, SELF, 8 Oct. 2024 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 24 Nov. 2024.

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