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

Examples of sesame oil in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

What is candy corn made of? Sugar, corn syrup, salt, sesame oil, honey, artificial flavor, food coloring, gelatin and confectioner's glaze are the main ingredients in a single piece of candy corn. —Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 30 Oct. 2024

Dumping a medley of butter, soy, sesame oil, and tomatoes into a pan creates a savory and soothing poaching liquid to cook the fish until flaky. —Bon Appétit, 28 Sep. 2024

Step 3 In a small bowl, stir together half of the Sichuan pepper oil, 1 tablespoon of the vegetable oil, the oyster sauce, sesame oil, and remaining soy sauce and sugar and set aside. —Lois Goh, Saveur, 13 Nov. 2024

Is sesame oil good for you? More than 80% of sesame oil is made up of healthy, unsaturated fats, says Vanroo. —Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 12 Sep. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1870, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

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

called also benne oil, teel oil