sesame

[ˈsɛsəmi]

sesame Definition

• 1. a tropical plant of the pea family, which is cultivated for its edible seeds and oil
• 2. the small flat seeds of the sesame plant, used whole or ground in cooking

Using sesame: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "sesame" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  Sesame oil is commonly used in Asian cuisine.

• Example

  Sesame seeds are often sprinkled on top of bread and bagels.

• Example

  The recipe calls for a tablespoon of toasted sesame seeds.

sesame Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for sesame

• benne
• gingelly

Phrases with sesame

• open sesame

  a magical command used to open a door or entrance

  Example

  He said 'open sesame' and the door to the secret room opened.

• sesame seed bun

  a type of bread roll that is topped with sesame seeds

  Example

  I'll have a burger with a sesame seed bun, please.

• sesame chicken

  a Chinese dish made with battered and fried chicken pieces coated in a sweet and savory sesame sauce

  Example

  I always order sesame chicken when I go to my favorite Chinese restaurant.

Origins of sesame

from Latin 'sesamum', from Greek 'sesamon'

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Summary: sesame in Brief

Sesame [ˈsɛsəmi] refers to a tropical plant of the pea family, cultivated for its edible seeds and oil. The small flat seeds of the sesame plant are used whole or ground in cooking, such as in sesame oil or sprinkled on top of bread. The phrase 'open sesame' is a magical command used to open a door or entrance.