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
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Look no further than this savory oatmeal recipe, which takes a classic sweet breakfast staple and dresses it up with sesame oil, quinoa, and a jammy egg.
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Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Feb. 2026
Add sesame oil and toss to combine.
—Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 30 Jan. 2026
Add the sesame oil and mix together well, then season to taste and scatter over the spring onion.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 22 Jan. 2026
Drizzle with additional sesame oil to taste.
—Kate Williams, AJC.com, 18 Jan. 2026
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Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Feb. 2026
Add sesame oil and toss to combine.
—Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 30 Jan. 2026
Add the sesame oil and mix together well, then season to taste and scatter over the spring onion.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 22 Jan. 2026
Drizzle with additional sesame oil to taste.
—Kate Williams, AJC.com, 18 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for sesame oil
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“Sesame oil.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sesame%20oil. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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