graham cracker

noun

gra·​ham cracker ˈgram- How to pronounce graham cracker (audio)
ˈgrā-əm-
: a slightly sweet cracker made of whole wheat flour

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After making the graham cracker crust, just mix the filling ingredients, fill the shell, and freeze. Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026 Top with remaining pudding mixture and then remaining graham crackers. Jessica Saari Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Feb. 2026 Many online have gone on to add fresh fruits and honey to their creations, as well as substituting Biscoff cookies for other options like graham crackers, cookies and even Oreos. Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 21 Jan. 2026 The bourbon displays aromas of graham crackers and honey, with brown sugar, fresh bread, and baking spices on the palate that evolve to a warm, oak-tinged finish. Emily Price, Forbes.com, 29 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for graham cracker

Word History

Etymology

graham flour

First Known Use

1833, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of graham cracker was in 1833

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“Graham cracker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/graham%20cracker. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.

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graham cracker

noun
gra·​ham cracker ˈgrā-əm- How to pronounce graham cracker (audio)
ˈgra(-ə)m-
: a slightly sweet cracker made chiefly of whole wheat flour

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