tahini

noun

ta·​hi·​ni tə-ˈhē-nē How to pronounce tahini (audio)
tä-
: a smooth paste of sesame seeds

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Best Hummus Ithaca Black Bean Hummus Creamy chickpea puree is mixed with black beans, tahini, cumin and lime juice to highlight the best of both dips. Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 4 June 2025 Below, a breakdown of some of the benefits of tahini. Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 31 May 2025 To make your spud more of a meal, consider splitting it in half to fill with turkey chili, Sloppy Joe meat, barbecued chicken, pulled pork, jammy egg salad, or roasted chickpeas and a drizzle of tahini. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 May 2025 Combine remaining lemon juice, remaining olive oil, yogurt, tahini, and shallot in a small bowl. Yakir Levy, Oc Register, 2 Apr. 2025 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 18 Jun. 2025.

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