tahini

noun

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

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The restaurant also has vegan versions of many of its most popular menu items, substituting meat for falafel and its aioli and tzatziki sauces with lemon-herb tahini dressing. Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 12 May 2026 Drizzle with more tahini, if desired. Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026 Their newest flavor, a collaboration with the tahini brand Soom Foods, might just be my favorite yet. Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 May 2026 Chef Anas Mnla is originally from Syria, and his fish in tahini with tomatoes and herb salad is a must. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 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 20 May. 2026.

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