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sesame seeds
NounPlace

Definitions

  1. 1. sesame seeds
  2. 2. sesame (Sesamum indicum)
  3. 3. Goma
A small seed used widely in Japanese and Asian cooking, known for its rich, nutty flavor. It is used whole or ground as a seasoning and topping, and appears in many everyday dishes such as salads, rice, and noodles.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

There are still some sesame seeds left in the fridge — do you want to use them?

Sentence 2

A breaking news report said they're considering changing sesame import sources.

Sentence 3

At the end of the hot pot, I added a bit of sesame sauce to change things up.

Sentence 4

I keep the white sesame seeds and black sesame seeds in separate containers on the kitchen shelf.

Sentence 5

I went back and forth along the aisle at the supermarket looking for black sesame.