tahini

noun

ta·​hi·​ni tə-ˈhē-nē How to pronounce tahini (audio)
tä-
: a smooth paste of sesame seeds

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Drinks include a tahini brandy milk punch, mimosas and Bloody Marys. Ana Khan, Houston Chronicle, 3 Apr. 2026 Drizzle each with 1 tablespoon tahini sauce, then top with sliced eggs, pickles (if using), and remaining tahini sauce. Paul Stephen, San Antonio Express-News, 1 Apr. 2026 The three-course experience begins with starter options like za’atar focaccia with chile-olive tapenade, piquillo tahini fip with crudité and pita, and smoked salmon carpaccio with caper relish and everything-bagel gremolata. Imelda García, Dallas Morning News, 20 Mar. 2026 The tahini, the fresh mint leaves, the granular, yielding texture. Literary Hub, 17 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tahini

Word History

Etymology

Arabic dialect ṭaḥīna, from ṭaḥana to grind

First Known Use

1950, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of tahini was in 1950

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“Tahini.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tahini. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.

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