tempura UK /ˈtɛmpʊɹə/US /tɛmˈpu.ɹə/ noun1 •A Japanese dish made by deep-frying vegetables, seafood, or other foods in a light batter.At last you spot a tempura stand. Not quite what you had in mind, but it'll do. Four pounds for tempura and noodles. Hunger. Yes. — 2009 formstempuras