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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In the presence of sesame oil, tuna tastes fuller and richer.
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The New York Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2025
Serve with rice, lettuce cups, kimchi and a dipping sauce of sesame oil and ground white pepper.
—Sam Sifton, New York Times, 4 May 2025
Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil and the remaining 1 tablespoon sesame oil.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 6 May 2025
Meanwhile, heat sesame oil in a large nonstick frying pan.
—Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 16 Apr. 2025
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The New York Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2025
Serve with rice, lettuce cups, kimchi and a dipping sauce of sesame oil and ground white pepper.
—Sam Sifton, New York Times, 4 May 2025
Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil and the remaining 1 tablespoon sesame oil.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 6 May 2025
Meanwhile, heat sesame oil in a large nonstick frying pan.
—Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 16 Apr. 2025
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 17 Jun. 2025.
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