tahini

noun

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

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Made with pita bread and stuffed with savory kafta beef, and served with a side of tzatziki or nutty tahini, arayes are simple, flavorful and are designed to be eaten on the go. Samantha Husted, Charlotte Observer, 27 Aug. 2025 Kaylor also suggested tahini, or plain, roasted pumpkin seeds. Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 23 Aug. 2025 Parcels for families will likely include sunflower oil, white sugar, basmati rice, cans of tomato paste, a liter of olive oil, pasta, a can of tahini, feta cheese, dates, tea bags, and two cans of corned beef. Bridget Fogarty, jsonline.com, 22 Aug. 2025 But the chickpea falafel — paired with tahini dip — makes Phoenician Kabob stand out, its crisp outer crust and fluffy-soft inner texture combining into an irresistible snack. Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 21 Aug. 2025 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 9 Sep. 2025.

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