sesame
/ˈsɛzəmi/
B1 · Intermediate★★★☆☆
Simple Meaning
a small seed used in cooking, often on bread or in oil.
When to Use
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Intermediate — can handle common situations
Examples in Conversation
“I love the sesame seeds on top of this bagel.”
“We ordered sesame chicken from the Chinese restaurant.”
Learning Path
▶Full Definition
A tropical Asian plant (Sesamum indicum) bearing small flat seeds used as food and as a source of oil.
Related Words
Synonyms:
seedgrain
Word Family:
sesame seeds