tempura

noun

tem·​pu·​ra ˈtem-pə-rə 

-ˌrä;

tem-ˈpu̇r-ə 

: seafood or vegetables dipped in batter and fried in deep fat

Examples of tempura in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

There’s a variety of classic sushi rolls like Philadelphia rolls or specialties like the Jayhawk roll (cream cheese, avocado, shrimp tempura and spicy tuna) as well as sashimi (individual pieces of fish served with ginger, soy sauce and wasabi). —Jenna Thompson april 15, Kansas City Star, 15 Apr. 2026

The streamlined menu will feature premium seafood like toro, Faroe Island salmon, yellowtail, scallops and lobster, alongside vegetarian rolls and snacks such as edamame with togarashi, blistered shishito peppers with furikake ranch and ube tempura. —Evan Moore april 14, Charlotte Observer, 14 Apr. 2026

Grantham works with egg tempura, one of the more traditional icon painting mediums. —Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 5 Apr. 2026

Rounding out the menu are hot sides (tempura, gyoza, takoyaki, Kura Crispy Fries); cold sides (sashimi, edamame); soups (miso, ramen, udon); and dessert (mochi, taiyaki, sesame balls). —Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Japanese tenpura

First Known Use

1920, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for tempura

• anura
• asura
• bandura
• bravura
• caesura
• datura
• purpura
• sakura
• angostura
• coloratura
• crura
• dura