tahini

noun

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

Examples of tahini in a Sentence

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Today, bakers across France riff on the classic by adding everything from tahini to cherries and peanuts. Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 10 June 2026 For lunch, make a quinoa and roasted vegetable bowl with quinoa, broccoli, sweet potato, red onion and tahini dressing. Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 8 June 2026 For smoother hummus, use a high-power blender, blend longer, add more tahini or olive oil, or incorporate ice for airiness. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 June 2026 Also, a spicy tuna crispy rice and a feta and tahini dip are now on the appetizer menu. Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 June 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 14 Jun. 2026.

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