tamari

noun

ta·​ma·​ri tə-ˈmär-ē How to pronounce tamari (audio)
: an aged soy sauce prepared with little or no added wheat

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Fish sauce can swap out for soy sauce, tamari or liquid aminos. — The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Jan. 2026 Whisk miso with a ladle of hot broth, then stir it back into the pot with soy sauce or tamari. — Ryan Brennan may 18, Charlotte Observer, 18 May 2026 For a gluten-free option, use liquid aminos, coconut aminos or tamari. — Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 24 Dec. 2025 For bold flavor, add garlic, ginger, and a splash of low-sodium soy sauce or tamari. — Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 14 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tamari

Word History

Etymology

Japanese

First Known Use

1965, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of tamari was in 1965

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“Tamari.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tamari. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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