sesame oil
noun
: a pale yellow bland semidrying fatty oil obtained from sesame seeds and used chiefly as an edible oil, as a vehicle for various pharmaceuticals, and in cosmetics and soaps
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Remove from the heat and stir in the sesame oil.
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The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
Lemon, ginger, and sesame oil give chicken and green beans plenty of pop in this simple stir-fry.
—Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 13 Apr. 2026
Cote’s favorite recipe is to cut the tuna into chunks, removing the blood lines, then marinating the fish overnight in a container with sesame oil and sesame seeds.
—Steve Waters, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
Stir in soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil; cook and stir 2 minutes.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Mar. 2026
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The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
Lemon, ginger, and sesame oil give chicken and green beans plenty of pop in this simple stir-fry.
—Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 13 Apr. 2026
Cote’s favorite recipe is to cut the tuna into chunks, removing the blood lines, then marinating the fish overnight in a container with sesame oil and sesame seeds.
—Steve Waters, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
Stir in soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil; cook and stir 2 minutes.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for sesame oil
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“Sesame oil.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sesame%20oil. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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