sesame
3 synonyms for sesame, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A plant grown for its small, oily seeds, or the seeds themselves, widely used in cooking.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
benne
benni
How to use sesame
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
sesame seeds
sesame oil
sesame street
Etymology
From Latin sesamum, from Greek sesamon, ultimately traced back through Aramaic to an old Akkadian word meaning "oil plant."
Full origin of sesame →Frequently asked questions
What does “sesame” mean?
The word “sesame” means a plant grown for its small, oily seeds, or the seeds themselves, widely used in cooking. In plain terms, the small seed (or the plant it comes from) used in cooking and for its oil.
How do you pronounce “sesame”?
“Sesame” is pronounced SEH-suh-mee (/ˈsɛsəmi/ in IPA).
How do you use “sesame” in a sentence?
Here is “sesame” used in a sentence: “The bagel was topped with sesame seeds.”
What part of speech is “sesame”?
“Sesame” is a noun.
Where does the word “sesame” come from?
The word “sesame” comes from Latin. From Latin sesamum, from Greek sesamon, ultimately traced back through Aramaic to an old Akkadian word meaning "oil plant.".
Is “sesame” a common word?
“Sesame” is an uncommon word in modern English.
