whole wheat

adjective

: made of ground entire wheat kernels

Examples of whole wheat in a Sentence

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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

Word History

First Known Use

1804, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of whole wheat was in 1804

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“Whole wheat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/whole%20wheat. Accessed 19 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

whole wheat

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

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