Definition of UMAMI

umami

Noun

  • One of the five basic tastes, the savory taste of foods such as seaweed, cured fish, aged cheeses and meats.

Origin / Etymology

From Japanese 旨味, うまみ (umami), from 旨い (umai, “delicious”), which describes the quality of a pleasant, savory taste.

Scrabble Score: 9

umami: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
umami: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
umami: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 12

umami: valid Words With Friends Word