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

There are other options at the stand that are gluten-free as well, including Dole Whip floats and regular soft-serve cups cups (not cones). — Teagan Davidge, Oc Register, 25 July 2026

How to order gluten-free at Walt Disney World Purple is the indicator of all things allergen-friendly at Disney’s parks and resorts. — AJC.com, 24 July 2026

The actor maintained a strict gluten-free diet to play Odysseus and hit his lowest weight in decades. — Shelby Stivale, Entertainment Weekly, 24 July 2026

Today, most grocery store shelves, including those at Aldi, are filled with tasty gluten-free options. — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 23 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