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

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Nearly all the dishes are weeknight-friendly, and most utilize pantry staples like Dijon mustard, chili oil, tahini, and soy sauce. Wilder Davies, Bon Appétit, 30 Jan. 2025 Use a food processor to blend your preferred bean, garlic, lemon juice, tahini, and olive oil. Merve Ceylan, Health, 14 Jan. 2025 May Reduce Inflammation Hummus is usually made with tahini (sesame paste). Aviv Joshua, Verywell Health, 20 Nov. 2024 In a small bowl, whisk together the tahini, lemon juice and enough warm water to make a spreadable sauce. Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 24 Dec. 2024 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

Dictionary Entries Near tahini

Cite this Entry

“Tahini.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tahini. Accessed 6 Feb. 2025.

More from Merriam-Webster on tahini

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!