Basic Details
Word: Sesame
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A small seed that comes from a flowering plant, often used in cooking and baking.
Synonyms: Seed, grain
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Open sesame: A phrase to refer to a magical command that opens doors or reveals secrets. Example: "He spoke the words 'open sesame' and the door to the treasure chamber swung open."
- Sesame street: Refers to a place of learning or teaching, inspired by the famous children's television show. Example: "Learning math can be fun, just like it is on Sesame Street!"
Usage Examples
Example 1: The baker sprinkled sesame seeds on top of the bread for added flavour and texture.
Example 2: In many cultures, sesame is used to make a delicious oil that is great for cooking.
Example 3: The sesame plant blooms beautiful white flowers before producing the small, nutritious seeds.
Fun Fact
Sesame seeds are one of the oldest oilseed crops known to humans, with evidence of their cultivation going back over 3,000 years in ancient civilizations.
Famous Quote
"The secret of happiness is freedom, and the secret of freedom, courage." - Thucydides. This highlights the idea of 'open sesame' as freedom to new opportunities.
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "sesame" refer to?
a) A type of animal
b) A type of dress
c) A small seed for cooking
d) A kind of tree
Answer: c) A small seed for cooking
2. Which of these is a synonym of "sesame"?
a) Grain
b) Vegetable
c) Fruit
d) Nut
Answer: a) Grain
3. Which sentence uses "sesame" correctly?
a) The sesame flew over the mountain.
b) I enjoy sesame seeds on my salad.
c) She wore a sesame dress to the party.
d) The sesame sings beautifully.
Answer: b) I enjoy sesame seeds on my salad.
4. Which idiom means magic words or a way to access something?
a) Open sesame
b) Out of the blue
c) Better late than never
d) Break the ice
Answer: a) Open sesame
5. What is the opposite of "sesame"?
a) N/A
b) Wheat
c) Corn
d) Potato
Answer: a) N/A
