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 wedge salad never saw the tahini coming and will never want to bid it goodbye. — Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 29 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 In a food processor, whirl peas with chives, parsley, tarragon, and a bit of tahini for a bright, creamy, and healthy party dip. — Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 4 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 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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