tahini
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of tahini
First recorded in 1895–1900; Levantine Arabic ṭaḥīni (standard Arabic ṭaḥīna ), derivative of ṭaḥana “to crush, grind”; compare Hebrew tākhan “to crush, grind”
Vocabulary lists containing tahini
Example Sentences
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There’s mujadara, a classic Middle Eastern and Levantine dish made with cooked lentils and rice, caramelized onions, herbs and yogurt or tahini.
From Salon ● Jun. 7, 2026
You must have heard of Dubai chocolate: the sticky, indulgent confectionary filled with pistachio cream, tahini and shreds of knafeh pastry, which has become a global sensation.
From BBC ● Jan. 14, 2026
But is that really a better deal than a $13 bowl of fresh greens, whole-grain rice, grilled chicken, tahini and pickled cabbage?
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 30, 2025
“They take flour, sugar, oil, tahini, and then they go and sell them to the starving people at astronomical prices!” he later wrote on Facebook.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 18, 2025
Also included is cooking oil, salt and tahini, or sesame paste.
From BBC ● Jul. 25, 2025
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