Open Sesame

Pronunciation: /ˈoʊpən ˈsɛzəmi/

Definitions of open sesame

noun a magical command or password

Example Sentences

A1 The phrase 'open sesame' is used in fairy tales to open magical doors.

A2 Children often use the phrase 'open sesame' when playing pretend games.

B1 In the story of Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves, the phrase 'open sesame' is used to open a cave full of treasure.

B2 The password 'open sesame' is often used as a metaphor for gaining access to something valuable or secret.

C1 The hacker was able to bypass the security system using the code phrase 'open sesame'.

C2 The CEO used the phrase 'open sesame' to unlock new business opportunities for the company.

Examples of open sesame in a Sentence

formal The phrase 'open sesame' is often used in literature to depict a magical command.

informal I remembered the password as 'open sesame' and it worked like a charm.

slang Just say 'open sesame' and watch the door magically open.

figurative She felt like the phrase 'open sesame' was the key to unlocking her true potential.

Grammatical Forms of open sesame

• past tense: opened
• plural: open sesames
• comparative: more open sesame
• superlative: most open sesame
• present tense: open sesame
• future tense: will open sesame
• perfect tense: has opened sesame
• continuous tense: is opening sesame
• singular: open sesame
• positive degree: open sesame
• infinitive: to open sesame
• gerund: opening sesame
• participle: opened sesame

Origin and Evolution of open sesame

First Known Use: 1704 year

Language of Origin: Arabic

Story behind the word: The phrase 'open sesame' originates from the tale of Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves in the collection of Middle Eastern folk tales known as One Thousand and One Nights.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of a magical command to open a door, 'open sesame' has evolved to symbolize a key or password that grants access to something valuable or secret.