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 bar has a thick milk or dark chocolate shell with a bright green filling made of pistachio cream, tahini, and crispy kataifi. Holly Riordan, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Feb. 2026 In the bowl of a food processor fitted with the S-blade, combine the remaining 1 tablespoon oil, chickpeas, tahini, brown sugar and vanilla. Virginia Willis, AJC.com, 8 Feb. 2026 To make a super creamy sandwich with a kick, don’t forget to ask for their silky tahini and spicy schug (a Yemenite hot sauce). Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 26 Jan. 2026 The tahini adds an almost savory richness that shouldn’t work but absolutely does. Outside, 15 Jan. 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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“Tahini.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tahini. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.

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