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Definition of edamame

edamame

/ˌɛd.əˈmɑː.meɪ/
ed · a · ma · me
Plural:edamame
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edamame Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A Japanese dish consisting of young, immature soybeans still in the pod, typically boiled or steamed and served lightly salted as an appetizer.

Example

"We ordered a bowl of edamame to snack on while waiting for our sushi."

2

The immature green soybean itself, either within the pod or shelled, commonly used in salads, stir-fries, and health foods.

Example

"She tossed some shelled edamame into the salad to add a satisfying crunch and extra protein."

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eczema
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eddoe
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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed into English in the mid-20th century from the Japanese word 'edamame' (枝豆), which literally translates to 'branch bean' or 'stem bean'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Edamame. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 6, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/edamame
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