whole wheat

adjective

: made of ground entire wheat kernels

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Sourdough and whole wheat bread are also high in carbohydrates. — Jillian Kubala, Rd, Health, 11 Mar. 2025 Salmon and tuna contain selenium, as does brown rice, eggs and whole wheat bread. — Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 4 Mar. 2025 There are no specialty options like yogurt or jam, but there are several bread options available, including white bread, French bread, and whole wheat bread. — Michelle Love, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Feb. 2025 Snack on cheese with whole wheat crackers, nuts, or apples. — Brittany Poulson, Mda, Rdn, Cd, Cdces, Verywell Health, 11 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for whole wheat

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First Known Use

1804, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of whole wheat was in 1804

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whole wheat

adjective
: made from or containing wheat kernels that were ground in their entirety
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