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

All are vegan and certified kosher, according to the company’s website, and several are gluten-free, nut-free and soy-free. —Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026

One of the most popular gluten-free, allergen-friendly restaurants in Arizona is opening its seventh location in March. —Eddie Fontanez, AZCentral.com, 3 Mar. 2026

Gluten-free foods can contain just as much fat, sugar, and calories as gluten-containing foods. —Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Health, 3 Mar. 2026

After attending a medical conference at Columbia University’s Celiac Disease Center, Ryerson began to question modern farming practices rather than the gluten itself. —Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 27 Feb. 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