sesame
noun
ses·a·me
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Definition of sesame
1
: a widely cultivated chiefly tropical or subtropical annual erect herb (Sesamum indicum of the family Pedaliaceae)
also
: its small seeds used especially as a source of oil and a flavoring agent
2
: open sesame
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Which is to say, somewhere amidst the crushed sesame seed buns, asymmetrical lettuce distribution, great globs of mayo and sad hot-house tomatoes, there was, indeed, something brownish gray that tasted like meat. — al, "Let’s get real about fake meat," 14 Aug. 2019 What makes Sussman’s recipe particularly appealing for a crunch fan like me is its seasoned blend of panko and roasted sesame seeds. — Bonnie S. Benwick, The Denver Post, "Need a golden brown chicken schnitzel that’s crispy without being greasy? This is it.," 14 Aug. 2019 What makes Sussman’s recipe particularly appealing for a crunch fan like me is its seasoned blend of panko and roasted sesame seeds. — Bonnie S. Benwick, Washington Post, "Need a golden brown chicken schnitzel that’s crispy without being greasy? This is it.," 13 Aug. 2019 Light and flaky wafers coated in chocolate and sesame seeds made by the Indonesian brand Deka can’t be recommended highly enough. — Paul Stephen, ExpressNews.com, "Go back to school with a global snack in your pack from Universal Yums," 7 Aug. 2019 Arrange some of the of the kale stem salsa on the far side of the mackerel (between the fish and the rim of the plate) and garnish with the flowers, lemon slices and sesame seeds. — Michael A. Gardiner, San Diego Union-Tribune, "Unrushed rice is key to success with homemade sushi," 6 Aug. 2019 Like the original Whopper, the vegetarian-friendly version comes with tomatoes, onions, lettuce, mayo, ketchup and pickles all on a sesame seed bun. — cleveland.com, "Burger King’s plant-based Impossible Whopper arrives here Aug. 8," 2 Aug. 2019 The version here is brushed with a mixture of olive oil and za’atar, the herb blend with sumac and sesame seeds, before going into the hot oven. — Tara Duggan, SFChronicle.com, "Recipe: Reem’s Za’atar Man’oushe," 2 Aug. 2019 Add flour and black sesame seeds; pulse to combine. — The Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen, Good Housekeeping, "Cheddar Crackers," 1 Aug. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'sesame.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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sesame
noun
English Language Learners Definition of sesame
: a plant that is grown in warm regions and that produces small flat seeds that are used in cooking and as a source of oil
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sesame
noun
ses·a·me
| \ ˈses-ə-mē also ˈsez-\
Medical Definition of sesame
: a widely cultivated annual erect herb (Sesamum indicum synonym S. orientale of the family Pedaliaceae)
also
: its small somewhat flat seeds used as a source of sesame oil and a flavoring agent
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