tahini

noun

ta·​hi·​ni tə-ˈhē-nē 

tä-

: a smooth paste of sesame seeds

Examples of tahini in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Elick recommends making a green pea hummus dip with tahini paste, lemon, and seasonings for a colorful alternative to regular hummus. — Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 5 July 2026

The black-eyed peas blended with garlic, tahini, and lemon makes for a smoky, zesty, and bright dish that elevates a standard hummus. — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 1 July 2026

The wedge salad never saw the tahini coming and will never want to bid it goodbye. — Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 29 June 2026

Kamal buys tahini, olive oil, beans, and spices from vendors out of New York and Chicago. — Jenna Thompson june 24, Kansas City Star, 24 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

Arabic dialect ṭaḥīna, from ṭaḥana to grind

First Known Use

1950, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for tahini

• acini
• aldine
• amine
• arsine
• carinii
• cosine
• delphine
• domine
• latine
• ovine
• pennine
• porcine