gluten

noun

glu·​ten ˈglü-tᵊn 

: a tenacious elastic protein substance especially of wheat flour that gives cohesiveness to dough

glutenous

ˈglü-tə-nəs 

ˈglüt-nəs

adjective

Examples of gluten in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The restaurant menu also includes vegan, gluten-free, paleo and keto options, according to a Spitz news release. — Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 9 July 2026

Note that everything at DG – Destination Grille is gluten-free. — Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 9 July 2026

Serving a dinner menu that changes nightly, Mohonk provides lots of variety for the gluten-free, vegan, and vegetarian diners among us. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 July 2026

The menu will also include wings, salads, and options for gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan diners. — Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 8 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

Latin glutin-, gluten glue — more at clay

First Known Use

1803, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for gluten

• pluton
• rutin

Kids Definition

gluten

noun

glu·​ten ˈglüt-ᵊn 

: a tough elastic protein substance in flour especially from wheat that holds together dough and makes it sticky

Medical Definition

gluten

noun

glu·​ten ˈglüt-ᵊn 

: a gluey protein substance especially of wheat flour that causes dough to be sticky

glutenous

ˈglüt-nəs, -ᵊn-əs 

adjective