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Definition of tempeh

tempeh

/ˈtɛm.peɪ/
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• noun

1

A traditional Indonesian food made from fermented soybeans bound together into a dense, firm cake, commonly used as a plant-based protein source or meat substitute.

Example

"She marinated the tempeh in soy sauce and ginger before pan-frying it for the vegan stir-fry."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Javanese 'témpé', which refers to the fermented soybean food originally developed on the Indonesian island of Java.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Tempeh. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/tempeh
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