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 Related Articles Lebanese recipe for roasted cauliflower with tahini citrus sauce Stir in the black beans, brown sugar and lime juice and continue to simmer for 10 to 15 minutes more. Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 19 Feb. 2024 Monsour leans in with the playful touches: a smashburger slicked with Duke’s mayo sweetened with maple syrup and cinnamon, avocado toast dressed with cucumber-mint salsa and whizzed with drizzles of benne tahini. Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 22 Feb. 2024 The tahini sauce will last for up to one week in the fridge. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Feb. 2024 For instance, Shariat recommends swapping peanut butter for tahini along with a squeeze of honey for a sesame twist-style snack. Audrey Bruno, SELF, 1 Feb. 2024 Drizzle with tahini sauce, then sprinkle with pine nuts, pomegranate seeds and feta and serve immediately. Blanche Shaheen, The Mercury News, 30 Jan. 2024 Hummus, finely calibrated in its balance of tahini, lemon and garlic, is a thing of beauty, full stop. Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 25 Jan. 2024 The sandwich is then topped off with a drizzle of tahini or yogurt. Anna Spoerre, Kansas City Star, 19 Jan. 2024 Served with hummus, tahini and Israeli salad in the sandwich) $15.99 Beef Kebab (Ground beef patty with seasoning. Linda Chase, Sun Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2024

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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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Cite this Entry

“Tahini.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tahini. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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