1. a tropical plant grown for its small oval seeds that are used as food and to make oil
2. the small oval seeds of the sesame plant, often used as a flavoring or garnish

Examples

• The bagel was topped with sesame seeds.
• Sesame oil is commonly used in Asian cooking.
• She sprinkled sesame over the salad for extra flavor.
• The farmer grows sesame in his fields.
• Tahini is made from ground sesame seeds.
• The bread had a nutty taste from the sesame.
• Sesame is an important crop in many tropical regions.