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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Guests discussed the future of Monse, which debuted its newest collection on Thursday, over old-fashioneds with ginger and sesame oil and Martell hot toddies.
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Erin Vanderhoof, Vanity Fair, 12 Feb. 2026
Heat sesame oil in the now-empty skillet.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 10 Feb. 2026
Look no further than this savory oatmeal recipe, which takes a classic sweet breakfast staple and dresses it up with sesame oil, quinoa, and a jammy egg.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Feb. 2026
Add sesame oil and toss to combine.
—Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 30 Jan. 2026
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Erin Vanderhoof, Vanity Fair, 12 Feb. 2026
Heat sesame oil in the now-empty skillet.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 10 Feb. 2026
Look no further than this savory oatmeal recipe, which takes a classic sweet breakfast staple and dresses it up with sesame oil, quinoa, and a jammy egg.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Feb. 2026
Add sesame oil and toss to combine.
—Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 30 Jan. 2026
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“Sesame oil.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sesame%20oil. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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