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 tahini was voluntarily discarded. Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado april 24, Sacbee.com, 24 Apr. 2026 Chef Anas Mnla is originally from Syria, and his fish in tahini with tomatoes and herb salad is a must. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026 The cafe opened in 2025 with barbari bread and lavash wrap sandwiches, tahini-date shakes and chai lattes, plus a full slate of events aimed at uplifting the local Persian community. Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2026 And because it’s made entirely from sesame seeds, tahini also delivers meaningful amounts of minerals like magnesium, iron and phosphorus – nutrients that support energy production, bone health and oxygen transport. Daryl Austin, USA Today, 18 Apr. 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 1 May. 2026.

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