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

Quick pickled cucumbers, dressed with rice vinegar, sugar and sesame oil, bring texture and acidity while a classic Mexican mix of minced onion and cilantro finishes things off.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

For the fish, cut the salmon into strips; chop the chutoro finely and mix it with scallions; and turn the akami into spicy tuna with sriracha, kewpie, and a touch of sesame oil.

From Salon • Dec. 4, 2025

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

The Southeast Asian-themed cocktails are tweaked with ingredients such as sesame oil and Thai chili.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 24, 2024

She brought out her old wooden board and cleaver, then chopped the ginger and scallions, and poured soy sauce and sesame oil into a shallow dish.

From "The Joy Luck Club" by Amy Tan