an edible oil yielded by the seeds of a tropical herbaceous plant, Sesamum indicum,
sesame oil in American English
noun
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
Word origin
[1865–70]This word is first recorded in the period 1865–70. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: black belt, figure skating, racism, springboard, steamroller
Examples of 'sesame oil' in a sentence
sesame oil
Whisk 2 tbsp of sesame oil into the soy dressing and mix into the noodles.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Mix into the seaweed with 1 tbsp sesame oil.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Serve with 80g brown rice and steamed pak choi, drizzled with 1tsp sesame oil.
The Sun (2011)
Add a little sesame oil and panfried walnuts.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Heat half the sesame oil in a pan.
The Sun (2016)
Some of the recipes called for sesame oil.
Houston Chronicle (2004)
Mix together the garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, pepper, sugar and honey.
The Sun (2017)
Season with salt, sugar, pepper, sesame oil, light soy sauce and potato starch.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
Add the spring onions and sesame oil to finish.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Add salt and pepper to taste and a dash of sesame oil and stir.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Drizzle over the sesame oil and garnish with the chopped herbs.