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

However, independent third-party testing confirmed that the plantain flour contained gluten, the recall notice said. — Julia Hawkins, Sacbee.com, 22 Sep. 2026

Their products were all tagged differently, such as GF, gluten-free and does not contain gluten, in their source of truth. — Lauren Livak Gilbert, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026

Nutty Blackberry Crisp This gluten-free crisp has a wonderfully rubbly texture from the nutty topping and seedy berries. — Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 10 Sep. 2026

Sparkables, crunchy oatmeal cookies with chocolate chips and sprinkles, are gluten-free, nut-free and vegan. — Rachel McRady, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 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