sesame oil

American  

noun

1. a yellow oil expressed from the seeds of the sesame, used in cooking, as a vehicle for medicines, and in the manufacture of margarine, soap, and cosmetics.

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Etymology

Origin of sesame oil

First recorded in 1865–70

Example Sentences

His original recipe—featuring a sliced cucumber, soy sauce, MSG, sesame oil, sugar and a few other ingredients—has been viewed more than 12 million times.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

The one that appears to have gripped users in Iceland uses sesame oil and rice vinegar, but sometimes Logan mixes in cream cheese, avocado, and even smoked salmon.

From BBC • Aug. 23, 2024

Besides the different soup stocks and flavors, onions, grated garlic, ginger or sesame oil can be added for extra punch.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 24, 2024

The most common seed oils found at grocery stores include sesame oil, canola oil, sunflower oil, flaxseed oil, corn oil, grapeseed oil and soybean oil.

From Salon • Feb. 21, 2024

I told him yes anyway, I really wanted to make it, so we drove all the way to the Asian supermarket to get adzuki beans and sesame oil.

From "The Science of Breakable Things" by Tae Keller